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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-28
AUTOCRACY INEFFICIENT
Richmond. Times-Dispatch)

tRichmond. 1lmeS-DlSpatch)
Although little detailed informa-
ton is permitted to make its way
through the German censorship, that
little is sufficient to prove that the
Germans are no longer wholly united
in their submission to autocracy. No
doubt relentless measures are being
employed to put down strikes and
riots, and no doubt these measures
will be successful, certainty for a
time. But the inevitable downfall Of
autccracy is clearly foreshadowed by
the fact that autocracy is failing in
efficiency.
Heretofore, the great masses of
the German people have yielded to
despotic rule because Of its broadly
benevolent character. 1t was oppres-
sive. in that it was autocratic and
apparently arbitrary; nevertheless, it
was the most highly developed sys-
tenn Of paternalist!c government the
World had ever known. Except for the
incubus of militarism, the Germans
We're governed by methods scientifi
cally adapted to their material needs.
And the burden Of ponderouS mill
tary establishment was borne because
they believed it was necessary to
safeguard the empire and because
they believed their government was
the last word in efficiency.
Now they are beginning to realize
that the machine is flawed. They are
hungry: the greater part of the world
is allied against them, and even the
strictest censorship cannot keep from
them that their invincible armies are
no longer invincible. If despotism
fails. they must be asking, why should
they submit to despotism? How many
of them are asking and how bitterly,
we are not allowed to. know yet. But
that idespotism is being weighed IN
the balance and found wanting in its
one great quality of perfect efficiency,
is certain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-28

people count for very little IN his
theorv Of the universe. AS the auto
crat of Germany, he is infallible, Il
one may believe his own words. In a
proclamation issued on September 10,
1914. six weeks after the breaking
out of the war, he declared:
'"The spirit of God has descended
upon Me because / am German En-
peror. l am the instrument OF the
Most High. ! am His sword: His re-
preventative on earth. Woe and
Death to those who oppose My will!
Death to the infdel who denies My
mission! Let all the enemies Of the
German nation perish! God demands
their destruction, God, who by My
mouth summons you to carry out
His DEGREES.
Such words do not make pleasant
reading for the people Of the United
States, Great Britain, France and
Russia, who recognize the menace
behind them in the event of German
victory. They breathe the spirit 81
autocracy, as opposed to popular SOW
ereignty, Just as Lincoln said that
the United States could not exist hall
free and half slave, so the world can
not continue undisturbed if torn by
two such opposing principles as de-
mocracy and autocracy. One or the
other must prevail ultimately, and
the commissioners who are meeting
IN Washington are committed to the
belief that for the future peace Of
mankind democracy, the common peo-
pie, must get the upper hand. To that
end every sacrifice must be made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-28
RAILROADS
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM
In Effect December 10, 1915

N. B-FollowIng schedule figures
are published only as information not
guaranteed.
dria.
1887 a. NJ, Daily-Local between
Washington and Danvilie, delivers
as ans OK sa' So ssnS of eor
louisville and Richmond.
SAT A. NJ. Daily-Local for Harrison.
burg and way stations, Buffet parlof
car.
s:17 a. NJ. Daily-MLI train, coaches
for Manassas, Warrentonl OrahSe,
1922 A. NJ. Daily-U. S. Fast Mall
stops only for passengers to points
at which scheduled to stop: CoaSnes
and Sleeping cars to Atlanta. new
Orleans. Birmingham Gs,,n. S EoaPcbes for
Charlottesville, Lynchburg, DanYllle
Greensboro, and Charlotte.
4:22 P. NJ Daily-Local for CHARIOT
tesville connecting at CaIVerton lof
Warrenton.
1852 P. NJ. Dally-Birmingham y sp 2I.
Atlanta, Admission. Birmingham, ano
Atlanta, AnniSton, Birmingham,
Through first class coaches between
Washington, Atlanta and BlrmlhE Htin''
Dining car service. Tourist to Calilor-
MIA daily.
4:O2 P. M.-1oaily local for Har-
risonburg and way Stations on Manas-
sas branch. Pullman Buffet parlor
cars.
5:22 P. NJ. local for Warrenton. :,
1911 P. NJ. Daily-Augusta Speciat
Through train with sleeping cars TO
Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken and Au-
gusta. Through Sleeping cars to ASH
vile.
1902 p. NJ. Daily-WashinSton and
Chattanooga Limited (via LynchburSl
First class coaches and sleeping cars
20 Roanoke, Knoxville Chattanooga,
Sleeper to New Orleans. Washington
to Roanoke Dining car service.
1902 P. NJ. Daily-New York ano
New Orleans Limited. All Pullman
train. Club and Observation cars to
New Orleans. Dining car service.
4:2T a. NJ. Daly-Mcmphis special.
slcepinC cars and coaches for Roa-
no[c. Knoxville, Nashville. Chatta-
nooCa, and Memphis. Dining car SER
vice Washington sleeping cars open
10 p. m.
For detailed schedule figures, tick
transformations etc, apply to
S. D. SHELTON
Union ticket agent. Alexandria, va.
Fl. +. CARY, Gcnl Pass, Agent
w Fl TAYLOE. Pass Traffic Mgr.
r. II. DcBUTTS. Division PASSENGER
Agent. 705 18th ST.. \. w. WaShlns-
ton, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-28
THE PEOPLE VS.. AUTOCRACY

The true significance of the con-
ferences which representatives of the
United States. Great Britain and
france are now holding in Washing,
ton cannot be lost upon a people so
intelligent as those Of America. The:
are all DOM. cratic countries, and with
Russia. now released from the shar';
les Of dcspotism, they contain ve:y
considerable proportion of the popu!a-
ton Of the world Their common 1ord
of uN:on is not opposition to the Ger
r.a. nation as a commercial, polili
cal ~ military rival, but that ;:ri,l::-
! e oil auiocracy, Of one-!nan govern.
mLnt through worn-out and discreet.
led Gynasties, such as the Hohen:c'.
ierrs and the Hapsburss, wncr is
responsible for the Dresen: war. As
c,taln,. rary observes the strSgglc
is one between those countries i'll
VIII: n Tia common people rue anG
these few others in which GER? n
families seek to exercise world do
IMITATION. largely for purely selfish
and personal reasons. Napoleon rails
ed the same issue little over a CEN
tury ago when, through the great
victories secured by his military gen.
ius. he sought to make himself the
ruler of the world ard to establish
new dynasty by placing members
OF his family upon the thrones of
countries conquered by him. Europe
rebelled then just as it is rebelling
row against the monstrous arrogance
OF the Hohenzollerns and Prussianism.
Kaiser Wilhelm has not&1eft the.
world in doubt asEzto his beliefs, and
it knows justtwhat to expect if the
torces*of reaction should prevail in
the present struggle. The common
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-28
Washington Southern Ry.
Schedule in effect Nov. IL 1916.

For Washington and points north
daily sos, 1923, 1888 I'm 1901, 12:1e
1928, 2:3O, Through train for New
York, via P. R. r. 5:14, 6:23, 1923,
1888 p. m.
For Fredericksburg. Richmond and
points south at 4:37, TSP (locaD and
9:47, q. m. 1916, 1922, 1892, 6:l7
(local) 1902, 9:47 p. m. daily.
Accommodation for Fredericksburg
at 2:23, p. m. Saturdays and lib q
m. other days of week.
NOTE-Times of arrival anil de-
oarture and connections not guaran-
ICED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-28
German Troops Gloomy

Copenhagen, April 2S.-Gen. Won
Stein, German minister of war,
admitted during a discussion
of military affairs by the
reichstag committee yesterday
that field post letters from SOL
diers at the front showed certain
amount of Encouragement. This,
however, was only a passing senti-
ment, he explained, and in general,
the spirit of the troops was good. In
war like the present one could not
expect an unbroken stream of victor
les, he said.
Gen. Won STEMS report is consider
ed to have influenced the committee
in sending through Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg greetings and assurances
Of solid support to. the army, which
the radical socialist members of the
committee alone refused to sign.
The committee rejected a radical
socialist proposal to establish conf
mittee of parliamentary control, to
supervise the conduct of the war.
During the discussion Herr Stueck-
lein, a socialist member, complained
that men were sent to the front as
a punishment, and that this method
was used regularly as threat. He
produced the text Of company or
der in substantiation of his assertion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-28
Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company.

Every day in the year for Fortress
Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News and
points south, via superb, powerful
steel palace steamers.
Through connections made at Nor
folk with steamers of the Old Domin-
ion Steamship Company for New
York and Merchants and Miners
Ster .nships for Boston
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-28
NEWS OF The DAY.

1t is reliably reported that the gov
crnment has been Informed that Ger
MANY seems to be disposed to give
satisfaction to Argentina for the re-
public's claim against that country.
It is stated that the government has
decided to forbid Argentine ships be-
longing TO foreign owners to go into
the war zone.
Several hundred French soldiers
joined 5000 American blucjackets
and soldiers in a patriotic parade
yesterday in Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-28

pared with an active day On the Elk
change.
The fact that the So mark was
passed caused comment among the
traders and set them to wondering
to what heights it might reach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-28
THE FIGHT FOR EXISTENCE.

A few years ago the people OF 1he
limited States paid but little atten-
ton to the sad stories which came
from other countries of the ravages
If the black horse and its rider. Fam
inc often stalked among people Oh
far-away nations, while the lnhaos-
tants of this country were blest IN
basket and store yearly. 1t was a
boast at one time that California
could produce enough wheat to supply
the United States.
:; But the shadow Of the sable steea
is now thrown across our path. we
too, are up against the food problem.
What we shall eat and what we Shall
drink is the perplexing question
which stares all in the face.
Housekeepers who visited the Alex
andria market this morning found
every necessary of life at high-water
mark with a decided advancing tend
ency. Many articles of produce were
selling at about three times the price
demanded short time ago, And
there is no relief in sight.
We are up against this serious is
sue, and we must meet it IN the most
sensible and practical manner. 1t Will
he months before we can reap the
fruits of our back gardens, provided
the season proves propitious. In the
meantime. we must live and weather
the storm as best we can.
The high cost of living may be a
calamity to some. Yet Il IS not an
unmitigated evil to all. 1t may lead
MANY to cut out useless expenditure
and luXuries. 1t may call attention to
needless indulgences. 1.-THE cost OF
high living" is just as significant a
fact as "the high cost of living" Lux
urious living has been the bane OF
mankind in all ages. 1t has caused the
downfall of nations.
In what way may economy be prac-
ticed in these days of high cost OF
living? Reduce the needless number
of dishes and costly foods on the table
cut out oyer-indulgence in cigars and
tobacco; keep within limits the cost
of fashionable dress; give up the over
devotion to picture shows and thear-
res: avoid the debt for the auto and
it's expensive up-keep; lessen the ex-
penditures on parades and pageants;
indulge less in costly travelling for
pleasure; diminish the number Of
high-priced entertainments. In the
surrendes or lessening Of many of
these things, real gain will be made,
aside of the financial aid resulting.
The example to others and the moral
strength Exercised and displayed will
be wholesome and helpful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-28
NO EVIDENCE OF PLOT.

Coroner's Jury Unable to Fix Respon-
sibility for Eddystone Plant EX-
losion.
Chester, Pa, April % Unable
to fix the responsibility for the disas-
ter, the coroner's jury investigating
the explosion of April 10, at Eddy
stone, Pa, plant of the Eddystone
Ammunition Corporation, yesterday
returned an open verdict, which set
forth that "al precautions were tax
en- by the corporation to guard against
accidents of any character" and in
conclusion, states that no evidence 81
plot to destroy the plant was found
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-28
FRENCH Still GAINING
Germans Lose Nearly Quarter of
Million Men in Recent Fighting on
the Aisne.

French Headquarters on the French
Front April Notwithstanding
the desperate tenacity of the Ger
mans. who are endeavoring to hold
their present positions at any COST
French troops yesterday registered
more gains of ground in the neighbor-
hood of Cermy and Hurtebise, on the
observation-disclosures, where German at
tacks in force Thursday had failed
completely.
Paris, April 2S.-The extent of the
German losses in the recent desperate
fighting along the Aisne is partially
disclosed in the reference in ;yester-
davis official statement to the cap
ture of $50 guns, of which consld-
cradle number were of heavy caliber.
The German losses in men are es-
timated at more than 100000 with
probability that the total reached
235,OOO. These figures included killed,
wounded and prisoners, and consti-
tute one of the most formidable totals
Of the present war.
The number Of German prisoners
aggregate approximately 10000. The
usual formula among military experts
is to estimate the casualties at five
times the number of prisoners, but
this five-to- one ratio has not held
good in the present case, owing to
the exceeding sanguinary character
of the fighting for the mastery of
the strategic position on the Chemin-
des-Dames plateau.
The Germans held this firmly at the
outset, and when it was wrested from
them by the French attacks the
Germans repeatedly brought up large
reserves in a desperate effort to re-
tain it.
All reports show that whole regi-
ments were decimated, and it was
this which brought about the eXcep-
tionally heavy total of killed and
wounded, making it probably one OF
the bloodiest battles Of the war. Now
] that the strategic line on the Chimin-
des-Dames plateau is firmly held in
French possession, a period of COM
parative inaction has interviewed
pending reorganization of new lines
of attack and summing up the extent
of the German losses and booty.
Washington, April 2S.-While def
mite ascendency over the German wal
machine has been established by the
allied forces in France, both in per-
sonnet and equipment, and eventual
victory is in sight, many months of
bitter fighting are still ahead.
This is the view of military ex-
perts attached to Frances war COM
mission as gathered by officers of
the American general staff yesterday
during informal conversations at the
War Department The French Off
GERS discussed the situation most
frankly. Much of what was said was
strictly confidential and in
formation as to the immediate mill
tary situation of the utmost import
ance was freely given under that
seal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-28
Editor Giazette:-

Editor Gazette:-
The author of the article appear
ing in Thursday nights issue of the
Gazette signed Taxpayer" does not
appear to be very well informed COLI
corning the proposed new traffic laws.
The ordinance is a most excellent one
and reflects credit on Councilman
Carlin,
No lights are expected or required
on baby carriages as long as they
are confined to the sidewalk. If any
person is foolish enough to insist on
rolling them in the street. then they
ought to display light, or better still
display good judgment by remaining
on the sidewalk. Safety First"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-28
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Under the above heading the Gazette
will be pleased to give reasonable
space to any person who desires TO
make comment upon matters Of gen.
eral interest to the public. Writers
will OF course be responsible for their
utterances. AS a guarantee OF good
taith. the name and address of thu
writer OF any article submitted rot
publication Will be required in each
Instance Editor Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-28

Union ticket agent. Alexandria, Va
Fl. f. CARY, Gcnl Pass Agent
W Fl TAYLOE, Pass, Traffic Mgr.
r. H. DeBUTTS. Division Passenger
Agent, T05 18th ST., \. w. WaShinS-
ton, D. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-28

N. B.-FollowIng schedule figures
are published only as information not
guaranteed.
Trains leave Union Station Alexan'
dria.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-05
EAST SIDE NOTES

Notes and personals from East Side
by Frances Jones, 211 Grattan street
Telephone between s and 10 u. m, $3.50;
other hours. 4751 K-2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. James. Ohio street,
are spending a vacation in San Francisco.
Calf They will also visit other points on
The Rev. Bernard Kelley will conduct
the revival meeting to be held this even
ing, Friday at the Third Presbyterian
Mr. and Mrs H Earn were surprised bv
a number of their friends, Thursday even
them. The guests were members Of the
Novelty Club and included: Mr.. and Mrs.
y. e Nussbeek; Nj and Mrs. W. W,
Mrs. F; H. Shields Mr.. and Mrs. J. e.
Moore, Irwin and Dorothy Nussbeck. Floyd
and Everett Young Maxine Shields viii
Joe and Paul Moore. =
w. T. vandeventer. Sumner street, is re-
i'll of typhoid fever. 49,
The Saint Elizabeth society will be en-
nesday afternoon at her home. 1913 Madi-
Mr.; and Mrs; W. H May, ss5 Branner
Atchison. Kan.
Mrs. Roy Nelson spent Friday with her
sister, Mrs. Elmer Rodgers, 331 Lime
Charles Weeks has returned to Los An
geles. after spending week in the city.
father, DR.. j. Weeks. Lake street. ms
Mrs, James Mason. Larch street. Will
leave sunday to spend vacation with rel
Mrs. G.. r. Gross entertained the Golden
Rod Card club. Wednesday with the fol
lowing guests and members present Mrs
c. f. Hammond. Mrs. Henry Huber Mrs,
Harry MeNair, Mrs. G. r. FafrchfId Mrs.
Frank Morris. Mrs J. J. Williams Mrs
Claude DauGherty. Mrs Walter Schein
Mrs, A. P. Wolff and Mrs Walter Cum
mings of st. Louis. Mrs. Henry Huber
Will be the next hostess.
Mrs. C. E. Hammond snent Friday as
the guest of her sister, Mrs. ]. J. VIII
nams.
Miss Marguerite Eawk is spending a
vacation with her parents in Kansas CITY:
Mrs John Rowen, jr.. entertained at
dinner Thursday in compliment to Mrs.
Harold Patterson of Richmond Calf.
Covers were laid for. Mrs r. Spurlork
Mrs Lewis Briar, Mrs. B. SpurIock. Mrs
John Rosen. ST.. Mrs G. L. Wooley and
Miss Martha Spurlock.
with Mrs A. Doyle as the hostess. Her
guests were: W. W Sneed. Mrs. Charles
Taylor. Mrs Villa Mem qhon. Mrs Charles
Fearon. Mrs. John Williams and Mrs. T.
Lichtenstern- Mrs. Lichtenstern will en-
terrain in two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Warren Market
street, entertained with an evening at
cards Their guests were: Mr. and Mrs
A A. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lung
strom. Mr. and Mrs. L. Nordyke Mr. and
Mrs. NJ W. Lungstrom. Mr. and Mrs. FL
mer Harris, Mrs. Carl Yocum Mrs G. A
Mattingley. Mrs. Lee Ticehurst and Miss
Ada Stanger. Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Brandt.
ls'o Kansas avenue Will entertain in two
weeks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-05
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-If You Know DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret of keeping young is to feel
young - to do this you must watch your
liver and bowels = there's no need of
having sallow complexion - dark rings
under your eyes - pimples - bilious
look in your face - dull eyes with no
sparkle. Your doctor will tell you ninety
per cent of all sickness comes from in
active bowels and liver.
DR.. Edwards, a well-known physician
in Ohio, perfected a vegetable COM
pound mixed with olive oil to act on
the liver and bowels, which he gave to
his patients for years.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the substi-
tute for calomel, are gentle in their action
yet always effective. They bring about
that exuberance of spirit that natural
buoyancy which should be enjoyed by
everyone, by toning up the liver and clear
ing the system of impurities.
You will know Dr. Edwards Olive Tab
lets by their olive color. 10c and 25c per
box. All druggists.
TAdvertisomenk-I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-05
BIG HOME GUARD BALL
Entertainment Will Be Given at the
Auditorium October 25.

At it's Thursday night meeting the
Topeka home guard decided to give a
ball and vaudeville entertainment on
the evening OF Thursday, October Is
1T the auditorium The proceeds of
this entertainment will be used to buy
uniforms and other equipment for the
company, and to pay rent on a suit
able hall in which to drill on cold and
stormy nights this winter.
The home guard is the sole military
means of defense for this community
now that all the other soldier units
have been called away to national
service. The company is steadily
growing. and its morale and esprit de
corps are excellent. All it needs is the
backing and encouragement of the
public in whose interests it was or
ganized. 1t IS therefore hoped that
when the Topeka business men and
other citizens are solicited to buy
tickets to help the home guard com
pany fund they will see clearly that
they are acting in their own hest in
.terests and respond generously and
cheerfully
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-05
LADIES! DARKEN
YOUR GRAY HAIR
Look years younger! Use Grandmoth-
er's recipe of Sage Tea and Sulphur
and nobody will know.

The use of Sage and Sulphur for re-
storing faded, gray hair to its natural
color dates back to grandmother's
time. She used it to keep her hair
beautifully dark, glossy and attractive.
Whenever her hair took on that dull,
faded or streaked appearance, this
simple mixture was applied with Won
derful effect.
But brewing at home is mussy and
out-of-date. Nowadays, by asking at
any drug store for a so cent bottle of
''Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound" you will get this famous old
preparation, improved by the addi-
ton of other ingredients. which can
be depended upon to restore natural
color and beauty to the hair.
A wef1-known downtown druggist
says it darkens the hair SO naturally
and evenly that nobody can tell it has
been applied. You simply dampen a
sponge or soft brush with it and draw
this through your hair, taking one
strand at a time. By morning the
gray hair disappears, and after
another application or two, it becomes
beautifully dark and glossy.
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound is a delightful toilet requisite
for those who desire a more youthful
appearance It is not intended for
the cure, mitiga ton or prevention of
disease.-AdYertise
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-05

There is no need for you to go
through another day corn agony.
But be sure you get "Gets-It'' Ac-
cept nothing else, for remember. there
is positively nothing else as good.
"Gets-It' never irritates the live flesh,
never makes the toe sore.
You can go about as usual with
work or play. while "Gets-It." the
magic, does all the work. Then the
corn peels right off like banana skin,
and leaves the toe as smooth and
corn-free as your palm Never hap
pened before, did it? Guess not
Get a bottle of "Gets-It'' today from
any drug store, you need pay no more
than 25c, or sent on receipt of price
by Z. Lawrence & Co, Chicago, Ill
Sold in Topeka and recommended
as the worlds best corn remedy by
A W. Lacey, George w. Stansfield,
BruHt-Martin Drug Co, A c. Klinga-
man & Co, Klingaman & Hoover
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