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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29
That 500 Buggy.
Burlington Cllnner. }

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\ little while ago a farmer drove
into western town and was asked
$50 for buggy. He replied that ms
father bought one Just like it 20 wears
ago for 500. The Kansas City Star
printed the story and added the
answer that the salesman gave the
farmer. Here ii is. 1t needs no COM
ment:
a western farmer drove into town
the other day to get an old-fashioned
article-a buggy-and the salesman at
the implement store showed him one
at 500
Talk about the high cost of liv-
lag, the farmer grumbied. q can
remember that my father bought a
buggy like that for 500, 20 years ago. I"
The salesman remember d the sale.
too, and he responded quickly:
Your father turned in 300 bushels
of corn to pay for it. Now, IN do
better by you than did by your
father You bring in your 800 bushels
Of corn and LII let you pick ont this
list:
And the salesman wrote down:
ohe S3O buggy.
One $50 wagon.
One $40 suit of clothes.
One $40 dress.
One 50 baby dress.
One So crib.
One So box of cigars.
So worth of sugar.
$3.50 worth of coffee.
81 worth of tea.
$40 worth of gasoline
$3.50 worth of lubricating OIL
The total figured $40, the value of
the 800 bushels of corn it had taken
to buy $50 buggy 20 years before
The farmer climbed back into his mo.
tor car.
~ guess | haven't got any kick
coming on the high cost of living" he
said. Send ont that $40 buggy
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29
tCopv-ight.)
HIN d SIGH T

Hlndsight is faculty which enables
man to count his profits after some
body else has raked them in
There are two kinds of sights, fore
and hind, but a good quality of fore
sight is harder to find than a button
hook on Sunday morning. Once in a
while We see men who were born with
large stock of genuine, handbuffed
foresight and are always able to tell
Row much common stock in a silver
NINE Will be worth ten years hence
Most of the swollen fortunes of this
country were amassed by men with
huge gobs of foresight who could peer
into the future and tell how far Ma
wheat would jump off the ground. This
IS 4 rare gift, however, and is not dis
tributed around among the common peo-
pie as it should be. or else we would
have more sallow millionaires who are
unable to eat a square meal without
rcpcnting Of the act at once.
In some respects it is a disagreeabie
thing to possess too much hindsight
Many a man has been invited to come
fprotenta6 bv 1>ba 40
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

II Is the aim Of the management to
Of the paper each night. and 1t sorcits
the cooperation of subscribers to that
md. Prompt reports should be given OF
each failure to receive the paper on the
morning following the omission. in per-
son, by telephone or postal card. thus
mailing the cause of the error to be
promptly and accurately discovered and
the proper remedy Immediately applied.
II Is only by this method that the pub
Usher can secure the desired service.
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29

IN on the ground floor of some worthy
corporation which looked about as prom
islng as an artificial ice plant in Lap
land, and after rejecting the invitation
with naughty look has seen the stoc k
turn over N the air faster than a
string of acrobats at three-ring cir
Gus and make more money for other
people than the surplus and undivided
profits of national bank. When this
happens, hindsight becomes tinged with
remorse and causes the owner to bite
on everything that promises 200 per
cent dividends in thirty days from
date.
On the other hand, it is a soothing
and comfortable feeling to STAY out
OF an opportunity to grow rich on an
original investment Of $3.50 and read
IN the morning paper that another air
bubble has been pricked by the cruel
hand Of the bankrupt law. People who
have this kind of second sight will
never be obliged to fall back on the
county for soft coal and CASTLE soap
which shows US that it should be
| taught III the public schools III place
lof pigeon English.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29

Some of these days residents of
Montpelier will smile happily at side
walks that have been hidden under
snow more than 100 DAYS.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29
NEWENGLAND DETECTIVE SERVICE

Registered. Every class of Detective
work transacted in an efficient and con-
hdential manner. Dictograph service.
Correspondence solicited. Private tel.
ophones (Day or night. Rutland,
Vermont.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29
Keepinu Late Hours.

Life on the farm is not what it used
to be-"
How is that?"
When Il farmer motors into town
every night to attend 4 theater you
can't expect him to get up at day
break"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29

In case of war the American people
will learn what military censorship
really is.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29

happy, and that / want some fun. I'm
on my way now to see if the Brownies
and Gnomes aren't feeling like a good
old-fashioned frolic in all this delicious
slush." 81
THE very thing L wanted to do too,"
said Mr.. Giant, and his voice was so
loud that from all around the Gnomes
and the Brownies kept appearing.
Hello, Mr. Giant" they shouted.
Hello, Witty Witch, are you going
to tell us stories?'
NO" said Witty Witch, "there are
to be no stories until evening. We've
come to ask you to have frolic. The
slush is so nice.'
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TO ADVERTISERS.

Transient advertising-Run OF paper,
80 cents an inch for first insertion; 2
cents an inch for each subsequent inser-
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Space rates on application.
Classified advertisements Five cents
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Position 10 per cent extra.
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THURSDAY, MARCH %, 1917.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-16

81 un iii Joy. There has been e mo no Il
llusfJ5n here about. Russia. Particu-
larry in the last year it has been
iwen understood that the situation
thsht has been the people against
the throne. u ,tTlliA1tA - >.
/ tsIhel people and the army are all
for. the war and against Germany
has been the word which came from
Russia from all channels repeatedly.
That the court has been enshrouded
| in;s a pro- German atmosphere, z and
that the emperor was a weak man
Iunder the thumb Of his wife and also
under the domination of several MEM
lbers of the bureaucracy, some OF
fwhom were influenced only by the
tradition of the old bureaucracy and
| others Of whom were informed by and
in The pay of German diplomats, also
had been reported. 49, Z =
! The men now in control of the des-
TIMES of the great empire Of western
Europe as Russians who are anti
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-16
LET PRESIDENT ALONE.

Certain wcil-meaning writers on
different papers Of the country have
grown FESTIVE BECAUSE President Viii
son does not DECLARE war agaiast
Germany. 1t must DC admitted that
the people OF The country have SUI
fercd much that Is calculated to IN
flame them against the despotism,
arrogance and cruelty of the leu
tons. and doubtless Mr.. Wilson Is
equally incensed. But we prefer to
let him alone at this. critical time,
as he is in position to hold I'M
portaat secrets which the rank and
fine know nothing about. He has his
reasons for holding of. When thc
time comcs--that is if ever comes
he will n,t be found wanting.
We know nothing Of state secrets,
nor aSeI We SUPPOSED Ito ;>kHow, hut
reading between. the lines Of many
statements recently made we imagine
We SEE sou:e Of the reasons which are
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-16
PROGRESS OF DEMOCRACY.

In the lower House Of the Prussian
Diet resolution was offered calling
for a rectifcation of the Prusslan
franchise that would transfer pollti-
cal power from the great landhoiders
to the people, and Chancellor Won
Bethmann-Hollweg made speech
predicting after the war larger par
ticipation by the people in imperial
affairs.
The Philadelphia Record calls at
tention to the fact that last fall DR..
Zimmerman, then Assistant Secre-
tary, and soon afterward appointed
Secretary to Foreign Affairs, in an
interview with an American news
paper correspondent predicted two
very radical changes in German poll
tics in the very near future. He in
timated that some Of the changes
might come before peace. The two
of great Importance were the popu-
larization of the Prussian franchise
and an imperial Ministry responsible
to the Rcichstag instead CT the
Kaiser.
While DR.. Dernburg was IT. this
country he was at some pains to ex-
plain to us that the German Govern
ment was as free as our own, and
that the Kaiser couldn't do anything
without the will of the people. Since
he has returned to Germany he has
revised his opinions, and in naga-
zine article published during the win
ter he expressed desire to see the
German Constitution liberalized and
a larger field Of action given to the
people. Now the Chancellor hi...self
is predicting-not till after the war,
of course--an expansion of the demo-
cratic element in the imperial! Gov
eminent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-16
RAILROADS
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTE1
In Effect December 10, 1915

n, B.-Following schedule figures
are published only as information hot
guaranteed.
1877 A. NJ. Daily-LoSa. between
washington and Danvillc, delivers
connection daily except Sunday at
Orange to G and o.. NO 4o9 ZOE oor-
SAT A. NJ. Daily-Local for Harrison
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car. o,,hos
Lynchburg, Greensboro. and CHARLOTTE,
1922 A. NJ. Daily--U. 5. Fast Mai
stops only for passengers to- points
at which scheduled to to A st1P New
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Salisbury to Ashville. Coaches Tor
Charlottesville. LynchburG, Danville
Greensboro, and Charlotte. c,.
tesville connecting at Calverton for
4:52 P. NJ. Daily-BirmnEham Spe-
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Atlanta AnR annston b'fm'I Birmingliam
Through first class coaches between
Washington, Atlanta and Birmingham,
Dining car service, Tourist to Calltor-
4.02 j. M.-,3aily local for liar
risonburg and way Stations on Manas-
sas branch. pullman Buffet parlor
500 r. NJ. r.ocal for Warrenton.
7:l7 p. NJ Daily-Augusta Spccla.
Through train with sleeping cars 10
Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken ana Au-
gusta. Through Sleeping cars to Ash
VILE , md
Chattanooga Limited (via LynchpurS1
First class coaches and sleeping cars
to Roanoke, Knoxville Chattanooga,
sleeper to New Orleans, washington
to Roanoke Dining car service.
11:O2 P. NJ. Daily-Ncw York aho
New Orleans Limited. All Pullman
train. Club and Observation cars TO
New Orleans Dining car service.
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vice. Washington sleeping cars open
For detailed schedule figures. tick
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-16
CURED WITH TELANOL
Man Makes Sensational Re-
port Regarding Medicine Telam9l.

To be changed from one who, was
nervous and run down; with pain
across the back and on the side; could
not enjoy full night sleep; and had
to give up eating meat and solid food
and neglect his business" to that
feeling: Il can eat meat or anything
else without distress; am relieved OF
nervousness; no more pain across my
back or on my sides; can sleep sound
all night and awake refreshed in the
morr ing" Is the remarkable exper-
fence and statement of Mr.. Harold
W.. Ullman, stock broker, who lives
at 81 St. James Place, Brooklyn, N.
Y, through two bottles of Telamol
has created establishment among his
friends.
Every day bring forth some new
and remarkable statement from those
who are taking "Telamol," People
who have been stomach sufferers Tor
years have found relief in surpris-
ingly short time.
eve find everywhere, that even the
most prominent persons will give
testimony in praise of Telamop out
of gratitude for the relief that Tela-
MOL brings, and because they believe
it is their duty to do so, to help the
other fellow
This ideal reconstructive tonic
blood and system purifier and invi-
gorant is now. being introduced at
Warfeld's Drug Store Cor. King
and Pitt streets, where the Telamol
man is meeting the people and en-
planning the merits of "Telamol."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-16

! gmatOes, No. 3 cans, per "aa 12E,c
Evergreen Peas, No. = cans, can 12c
Sugar Loaf Peas, small sifted ..15c
Black Eyed Peas, per ut. 49,. 15c
Dried Lima Beans, per gut. -. zoe
Navy Beans, per ut. ....... 25c
Pink Beans, per ct. .......... zoe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-16

In the Corporation Court Of the
City of Alexandria, Virginia.
James C. Lewis, VS.. Lottie P. Lewis,
In Chancery.
Upon the application of the plain
tiff, stating specifically the last
known place of abode Of the defent-
ant, and that the defendant is non-
resident: of this State, the Court, on
this 9Th, day of March. 1917, doth
grant the following Order OF P:b-
lication.
The object of this suit is 10 OBTAIN
a decree absolutely and entirely d.!
vorcing the complainant from the de-
PENDANT, on the ground of willsul de-
sertion and abandonment for more
than three years prior to the inst!tu-
ton of this suit; an affidavit having
been filed that Lottie P. Lewis is
not a resident of the State or VIZ
ginia.
It is ordered, that she do appear
within fifteen days after due publ
cation ofEithis Order, and do what IS
necessary to protect her interest in
this suit; that a copy Of this order be
forthwith4inserted in the Alexandria
Gazette, newspaper published in. the
City of, Alexandria, Virginia, cnce a
week for four successive weeks; and
posted at, the front door Of the Ccurt
House of this City, on or before the
next succeeding rule day Ct the Cor
poration Court, after this Order is
entered; that a copy of this Orde-
of Publication shall be sent by regis
tered mail, by the Clerk of this Court,
addressed to the said Lottie T;
Lewis. at BAT Van Street, Southwest,
Washington. D. c., the last known
place cf abode and residence of the
said defendant.
A copy Teste:
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY, Clerk.
Samuel G.. Brent, P. @. 60-4W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-16
NEW RUSSIAN REGENT.
Grand Duke Michael, Brother of De-
thr0ned Car, Involved in Many
Scandals.


throned Gar, Involved in Many
Scandals.
New York, March 16.-For the last
10 years the name of the Grand
Duke Michael, youngest and only
surviving brother of the Car, and
now regent for the Czareovitch
Alexis, has meant only one thing to
those who gossip of the lapses of
royalty. More and varied scandal
has been attached to him than to
any other member Of the none too
chaste Romanoff family.
The man who will rule Russia un-
til the young Gar becomes of age
has been banished from the court at
Petrograd three times since 1909, be-
cause of the publicity afforded his
escapades. During this time he has
managed TO worm his way out of the
marriage arranged for him with the
Princess Patricia Of Conaaught, and
TO entangle himself in two other NOR
ganatic alliances, che of which still
holds.
Besides the more serious adven-
lures ne has been concerned in sew
eral other more transitory ones,
which got him into the bad graces Of
his elder and royal brother.
Michael Alexandrovitch is 50 years
old. He is more distinctly Russian
in build. character and manner rhan
Nicholas. Those who know the Car
Alexander have said that the son
much resembled the father.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-16
f,,; ssasH s the administration, Aat

influencing lflas,sh the adniinistra salfd
which cause it to bide its time. Z.
We are unable to see the etfects OF
the great. Russian revolution poabt
less our President iknewsits was COM
ing and he is aisoiawaretof its ''ltl-
mate result Relations; with Austria
have not been severed, and the Haps-
burgers seem 10th to forfeit the
friendship, Of the limited states
There may ;be something OF great
importance Behind this. We nov
that Austria has never relishec
the idea of, being a part Of the
Kaiser'ss kite. I'VE read this mornlne
of the great uprising in the land OF
the Romanoffs. There may be other:
intransitu. The Gazette suggested
Yesterday that America might not bt
called upon to vie in giving the C Y
de grace to the >Hohenzollerns, hui
might be in position to attend th'
funeral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-16
FORCE CAR FROM THRONE

The startling news from Russia
nrinted in this mornings papers,
while not unexpected in European
cbancellories. came as thunder bolt
unon the greater part of the world
The revolution is believed to have re-
shifted from the influence OF the ozar
ina who is of Teutonic extraction
and who, it is alleged, has been en-
deavoring to bring about separate
peace for the Muscovites. 1t Is
slap, in the face for German influence
in Petrograd. The people have de-
ternined to take the reins OF gov
eminent themselves and with the
great resources of the country TO
bring to an end Teutonic Influence IN
the land of the Gears. The result oil
this upheaval, however, remains TO be
seen.
As for the war, it means the END
of German hopes for separate
peace," for which they had been
working through Rasputin and
thousand powerful agents of intrigue
The greatest danger will be to the
other warning nations. A large per-
centage CT the. people of Germany
have long muttered against the war
lords of that empire, while hunger is
gradually rendering thousands out
spoken and dangerous to comfhunl-
lies. The same discomfort exists IN
Austria, Turkey, France and Eng
land, while the sufferings of the ltal-
ians and Greeks during the war is
becoming more poignant daily. Will
these nations follow the lead Of Rus
STA? 1t is possible yea probable.
The author of one of the most pom
derous and entertaining histories OF
the world, work which is in many
households in this country, was OF
republican principles. He devotes one
section of his work to what ne calls
"The Revolution Era and starting
with the Inflated Charles the First,
tells of the American Revolution, the
French upheaval which followed and
of others of less Importance.
In dealing with these dark pages
in the annals of the world the author
shows his affirmation of nearl, all
that was accomplished, and seems to
look upon revolts against the powers
that be as necessary accompaniment
of civilization. In glancing over the
work, as we never had the time to
read it closely, We often asked our
selves the question, Did the author
have any comprehension of the far
reaching effects of q revolution?
The United States succeeded in
throwing off the yoke Of Great sri
tain, and it was done decently and
in order. But see the example we
set. The French, of a different blood
and of different dreams, did not stop
after having overthrown the Bour
bons, but beheaded the king and
queen, as well as many thousands of
others who manifested any signs of
responsibility, and the last state of
tie country soon became worse than
the firS:. They merely opened the
way for the Corsican.
Like other changes of government
in the larid of the Romanoffs, this
revolution was soon accomplished and
with bat little violence Will others, :
which arc sure to follow in Europe,
be accompanied by similar condi-
tons? We doubt it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-16
Washington Southern Ry.
Schedule in effect Nov. II 1915.

Schedule In eHect nov. IL l3l5. 4
For Washington and points north
daily sos, 1923, 1888 am 1901, 1916
1928, 2:30, Through train for New.
York, via P. R. r. 5:14, 6:23. s:22,
1888 p. m.
For Fredericksburg. Richmond and
points south at 4:37, 1852 (locaD and
DAT, a. m. 1916, 1922, 1892, SIT
llocal) 1902, 9:47 p. m. daily.
Accommodation for fredericksburg
ut 2:23, p. m. Saturdays and Ii 10 q.
m. other days of week.
NoTE-Times Of arrival ami de-
parture and connections not gusran.
tssd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-16

Campbell's Beans, per can -. 12c
Premier Beans Qargc) per can 15c
Premier Salad Dressing small bot. lOc
Premier Salad Dressing, large bot. 25c
Washington Crisps, per pkg. :. Sc
Shrivcrs Blue Ridge Corn per can l0c
Tomatoes, No. cans, per can :. ..5c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-16

German and prorRussian to the core
SO the Russian developments are re-
garded, here as wholly to the benefit
Of the. entente powers in, the war,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-16
Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat COMPANY.

Every day in the year for Fortress
Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News and
points south, via superb, powerfuEh
steel palace steamers. g
Through connections made at NOR
folk with steamers of the Old DoniIi-,
ion Steamship Company for New
York and Merchants and Miners
Go. ,nshius for Bosto2 Y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-16
LONDON Is REJOICING.
Believes Step of Russians Aligns
Them With Great DemocracieS

London, March 16.-The news that
great Russia" had joined the de-
mocracles of the world, and that one
OF the three great absolutis rulers of
the world had resigned his throne
IN accordance with the demands of
MS people. was received here with
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-16
Maryland, Delaware and
Virginia Railway Co.

Steamers Of this line leave Alex.
andria every Monday 4:3O P. NJ. ~
FOR BALTIMORE AND ALL THE
USUAL RIVER LANDINGS.
Cuisine and appointments unexcellsd.
Freight for Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York solicited and handled
with care. Through rates and bills
of lading issued.
Single fare to Baltimore, s3.25 re-
turn trip $3.50. State rooms one way
S1.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-16
Safest Druggists Sell E-RU-SA Pile Cure

Because opiates Beadonna
drug All other pile medicines containing the abovenamed
harmful drugs piles thcsa
pile forfeited sale
Ashton J. a. icnei Edgar Warfed w.
il lists. AleXandra Va.