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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-02
Wars Are Uncertain

The dramatic collapse OF Bulgaria just at tho
height Of her seems to the London
United Service Gazette the most recent example
of the danger Of that form of prophecy which
tries to forecast tho issue OF Il campaign The
manner in which such anticipate IONS and predic-
tons ar" 50 often falsihcd in war is remark =
able. says tho Kansas City Star
Who docs not remember tie confident prcdic-
tons at the outset Of the Iiocr War in october,
1879. that the campaign would be over in a
few months? Thirty thousand mon were deemed
sufficient to dispose OF President Kruger and
his prctcnscns. and 10000 were sen, 10 main
tain the force FOR tho necessary length OF time
q that strength. Yet two and 4 half years
Ncrc TO clapsc. and from FIRST to last some
100000 mon were To pc sent 20 South Africa
before that task was accomplished
OF the Russo japanese War. the other
hand i; toretoid that it would prove a
long and protractcd struggle but IL was brought
to swift conclusion by tho desperate valor
OF the Japanese. It is the same with nearly
all the wars OF tho last hAlf-ccniury. Surpris-
ing Developments occur. generally in the carly
stages, and the whole course Of events is
changed. In the Spanish American War. for
inatancc, tho general impression that the
struggle would be long and severe. Nobody
forcsaw that tho shrs OF Spain would offer
such feeble resistance. and that her ncet
would he practically destroyed after a few hours
lighting
But perhaps tho most classic instance OF war
prophecies unfulnlicd tho between
Austria and Prussia in 1865. which settled the
questions OF Schlcswi2 -Hostcin and OF the
supremacy in Germany. Tho success OF Austria
Was held TO be forcEonc conclusion. and no
ono anticipated that tho Prussians. even though
armed with the needle gun would resist tho
Austrians with their superior numbers their
srea, military tradition and their wnrlihG repu-
pitched battle. in which. to tho surprise q the
world. tho Austrians completely over
thrown, and tho Trussians remained masters
OF tho field after q campaign which only lasted
seven weeks. In tho American Civil war cx-
ports were ready TO declare that the FED lis
would never win. and II tho Fr.nco-,;cruau " a.
in 1870 the prophets were busy estimating tho
precise date upon which tho Frcnch Emperor
would appear IN Berlin. These instances illus
tratc the truth OF tho remark that prophecy
is TN" most Sratuitous form OF error. and that
in war. a in life the only broad truth remain :
inE is that nothing is certain.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-02
"The Mean Niger"

THE Kansas City Star discusses problem
l which is all too familiar TO US OF the
south II is that of the mean negro. The
mean niger, says the Star, presents a
problem to be dealt with not only by the
decent negroes. but by the dominating white
race" y better construction Of that SEN
iencc would he obtained by reversing it, 1t
is problem TO be dealt with not only by the
white race but by the decent negroes. Edu-
cation is a great help. provided it be the right
Kind of education. but everything is worthless
unless the decent negroes take hold and cXcr,
their influence. One way in which this can
be done is for tho decent negro to forget race
pride and prejudice for time and look upon
tho mean Niger" as the white race looks
upon tho Ia wlcss white man. The tendency
upon the part even of the better negroes 10
take sides" with one OF their own race be
cause he is black is demoralizing and AS
injurious as for the white man to go t. the
ether extreme and deny the aspiratioL Of
the decent negro for the same reason
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MIR WARBuRG will appear before the
IfI senate committee Senator Owen is
back i'll Washington where he should have
been all the time The obstrepcrous Senators
are in 4 more chastcncd mood. These things
arc expected 10 have their effect upon the
Senate Ranking and Currency Committee. but
more important han anything else is the
pressing need OF tho INN ediaie organization
Of the Federal Reserve Board. now that a
general European war impends. Any man
who at such time this puts obstacles in
the way OF that organization can hardly
escape the designation OF public enemy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-02
Unfair 10 MIR. Wilson

NJ ATURALLN the Progressive party lead
erS are chagrincd tina, Secretary Bryan
should indorsc equal suffrage. They remem-
Der how Colonel Roosevelt converted at
the eleventh hour when votes were sadly
needed and dislike 10 see Mr.. Bryan reach
ing out alter some Of those votes. and with
a t2ir chance OF securing them. especially as
there l. scant suspicion. except among his
irrccuncleble enemies. that Mr. Bryan is
actuatod by any such motive. However. while
their disappointment is natural, ii hardly
iusthcs tho statement of the Pittsburgh
Leader Staunch Roosevelt supporter that
tho Secretary of State is as sure that wo-
men ought 10 have the ballot as President
Wilson il that they shouldn't" Nobody has
right TO say that President Wilson opposes
equal suffrage We had to wait until the
issue became Imminent in Nebraska for Mr.
Bryan 5 statement For our part we will
wait until it becomes imminent IN New Jersey
before trying TO guess how Mr.. Wilson stands
And then We will not have TO guess.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-02
Not Entirciy New.

The 5uSSsst'on that Senators arc eager 10
heSin their campaign because seeking cleo
'ioh by popular vote viii he new and
strange experience for them is a little wide OF
the mark Many OF the Senators have como
through the House, and. therefore, have had
thorough training in direct appeals to tho
voters. and others have had similar experiences
running Tor other Offices. No doubt tho grave
9oiohs ar" anxious 10 get into tho light ana
many OF them have good reason 10 be. bur We
venture TO say that when i; TO lifting
themselves into the experience OF popular
campaign, few of them are apt to appcar in
at ease. " that were all OF them had
10 worry about. they might sit back and
rest content. No doubt the august Senators fully
appreciate that. too They so much
concerned AS some folks might think about the
possible handicap of their senatorial dignity.
compared with the yother fellow who has
hccn accustomed TO the rough and-tumbe tao
t'cs OF q hAhd -to-hanh fight for Office. But they
arc exceedingly impatient to begin their fall
fence building.-Omaha Zoe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-02
Mr.. Smith GETS the Treasures

\ T Sothoby's and Christcs recent sales OF
manuscripts. books and literary bric-a
brsc generally, AIR Smith, An American. was
the successful bidder for large number Of
items. We are glad it was Mr. Smith. for
the inconspicuous name lends point to what
he inconspicuous American citizen can do
when armed with pockctbook
Although the poets corner in an American
backWoods paper is OF infinitely higher cul-
tuTal value 10 this country than all the
priceless treasures that ever were drawn
forth from 2 noblemaps castle by golden
magnet still the age Of country's pre-
eminenco has always been marked by its
gathering unto itself the art or other coun-
tries, and that is merely another way OF say
ing that lth and dominance have always
been intcrchapgca bic tOrmb- among nations
Greece produced art. and took II from sub
1ugafed orjentals Rome e. centralized thc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-02
sport or simplc Fishing.

'oarsc isning. in the mass. holds a:
lca"t ten times the variety OF interest.
MOST Of these fish can be sought in sew
era hihercnt ways, and though no sin
gle one equals the trout in variety. To-
gcthcr they far surpass him. One thing
IS certain. the angler for coarse fish
VIII not experience boredom.
Perch caught in n clear river are ad.
mIrablc eating. The flesh is delicate
In 'avor and firm in consistency. In
fact quite unlike the perch in the
pools ana ponds The ma in fault with
coarse fish is the fresh water taste"
which can ne rcmedied by the use OF
some piquant sauce in which salt. Vine
gar and mustard can be combined to
remove flavor too pronounced. In
the past, fresh water fish were IS.
tcemed as the best foundation for the
fish stews served in many country
houses.
Considered broadly. fishing equip
ment is very simple thing-a rod
and line. some bait and hook and
possibly a landing net OF course.
there may be basket in which TO
carly them home, but tho proud sue
cessful angler generally prefers to
string his fish so that the world at
large can sec his catch"
Our savage ancestors probably made
little distinction between the kinds
81 fish they caught. When they an.
sled, rod and line from saplinS and
sorne vegetable hbre were used. tho
,Dait being worm and the hook a.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-02

" a general war should break out the loss OF
ianor employed in useful commerce and indus
'rles would be great 1t is estimated that a
million able bodied men would 20 homo to
EUROPE 70 night under their various flags The
labor drain might pinch certain industries
pcrccptibly.
Eut the loss that might he felt in this way
would be more than compensated in other dircc-
ions. Ilic demand for American food products
and other supplies would be greatly increased
America would send grain and all other food
stuns, horses for cavalry mounts. petroleum for
the great number OF motor vehicles now en-
ploycd in war. gunpowder and other ,nunitions
while the necessity for reconstructins RAILWAYS
and bridges would cause great demand for
our iron. steel and lumber
Everything is used up in Nar-vchiclee
animals Chemicals coal. lumber cotton cloths
leather and many other articles which We cxport
to Europe At the same Time the PARALYSIS Of
the productive industries OF several great Euro
pcan countries would make us the leading
source OF supply for Asiatc, African and South
American countries with which wo now have
comparatively little trade Our commerce would
doubtless be permanently stimulated with many
OF these countries through the opportunity
which a great European war would anord-New
York Nail
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-02

Congressman Ellsworth y Bath
rick, Of New Jersey, joined in when
the talk turned To savage dogs He
said he was reminded OF a party named
Smith
Some time ago Smith and Il friend
were discussing the dog question.
when tho fricnh remarked that the
most vicious dog might b. utterly sub
ducd merely by n person sitting Cow r
and staring at him.
fright you are. old pal" was the
ready response. II know, 70" I once
tried ii on. boz WAS coming at mo
AT the rate of nile minute, md
all that did was to sit down and
stare at him
81 am glad to hear you sag that"
responded the friend. 1T is n cor
hrmation OF what science has ALWAYS
maintained"
Yes, old fellow erinneJ Smith.
but I should have added that when
7 sat down chose the top limn Of a
sixty foot tree"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-02

products of mans brain and hand by pur-
chase about as much as she did by robbery.
In our own time England acquired Elgn
marbles by the ono process and Murillos by
another.
Now II is our turn. We purchase with
money-absurd sums of it at timcs--what
the Europeans procured in divers ways: and
we havo one or two tribes from Picking that
we're acquired when the acquiring good
and cheap.
1t is questionable however whether the
possession of Master Humphreys clock will
cause us to give birth to a Dickens. any more
than the "obtainng' of Greek marbles caused
England to produce a Phidias.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-02

little straight splinter of horn bone
81 Tint that tho fisll could swallow n-ith
little difficulty, but which il could not
cisEorRc. This primitive equipment
would be satisfactorv to-day for coarse
hshinS, and with good supply OF
worms. tho fisherman could reasonably
count on success Worms. more than
any other bait. are acceptable 10 the
coarse fish, which frequent for the mos.
part deep sluggish waters, in which
Few worms are washed from the muddy
Danks.-Ieslic's Weekly
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-02
War


1 When Austria launched her troops at
Belgrade. the stark fear clutchcd the world
that the torch had been set to the fuse which
would cause an explosion of all Europe, the
concussion of which would affect the entire
world. Talk of localizing the conflict seemed
even then the mercst folly.
And yet we could not believe that il was
true. despite the Irresistible logic of the sit
uation. All signs pointed to its truth COM
mon sense would let none believe the con-
trary yet the thing was horrible to con-
template. SO nconceiva bic in its vastncss that
every one united in thinking, or in trying to
think. that it could not be.
Now it has come. unless a miracle be
wrought. All Europe will soon be in con-
migration. Men will die by the thousands
and tens OF thousands: cities will be de-
stroyed; fertile land laid waste; industry
crippled. If not ruined; starvation will stalk
through valleys and find out even those of
the mountain tops. War. the cruelest and
most needless of all the ages. is upon the
people Of Europe
And II is all caused by the greed and am
bition OF chancellerics. while those who nav
wonder what it is all about Some dav kings
and cmpcrors will not he drawn into titanic
struggles by greed and ambition for some
day there will be no kings and emperors
with the power.
For the present Roll up the man of
Europe"
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nous resources and facilities 20 tho
manufacture of the needs OF ali the
rest OF the world aud practically the
only great source from which to s"n-
ply such needs
With the combat localized to Aus
tria and Scivia VIC would still hold
something OF that position because Of
inc paralysis brought upon the other
countries which. though not directly
involved would in such close con
agion, be In daily fear OF some cata.-
troph" which would light up the W.
ropcitr 'rcS of war, universally i.ut
"S We have often lattcrly experienced
such a condition 81 apprehension OF,
~" rart Of the countries adjoining the
seat Of conflict would not he bcnctcial
|" us. and our operations would be con-
stantiy harassed b. the danger there
rms would certainly nc tho case II
conditions Of depression hero were con.
timing as they have been FOR tho last
INC" or -four years Iut great dc
s'ructon tho stcady wining out OF
'hiucs IN other parts OF the world
would be bound TO affect us advcrscl,.
IN tho end general war, with its
enormous cost I'm livcs aud propnrtv
would put tho world back nt,y yoars
hn' while We would pcrhaIa suffer
least the anal result would he fun of
bitterness
Iio'h Mr.. cle~s and Eacho & co. re-.
gard the closing 81 tho Stoclt En-
chang" as wiEc step. In the face
OF IN" hcrr" onslaught OF siocks of
fered for sale by Europe il was nni,
matter OF Justice 10 American hold
crs OF our securities to shut of thlr
avalanche OF salca which WAS crush
ing against our market and unde,
which prices were cruiubling" aavs
the Bachc Review. In addition 10
this these foreign sales for cash fur
hiShed funds To- gold exports and =
protection hcr" - Of the greatest pub.
lie benefit with al the other .N
changes Of tho world closed IL would
have pccH III" @rcatcFt folly 10 lave
kept Tho New YORK Stock EAchans.
open 10 unrestricted trading"
closing Of the exchange. however
saN5 the ClcWS report. was a wise
ftcr. american buyers have hoen ah.
sorbsnS European holdings At very a.,
ira tive prices. Tor many of our hes,
stocks arc nov or tho bargain counter
Eventually Europe viii rcpurchas.
these shares. but At higher prices. II
Is many years since Europe has been
so marc of American stocks. ard the
rrcEent crisis leaves The United states
IN an exceptionally strong and favor
able financial condition. so far as CON
Germs its relations with European coun-
tries"
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An InNcSlIrninr

The young man in the hurcau OF IN
lorna ton laid the railroad guide down
and looked rcproachfuliy ut the woman
who had turned in volley Of ques.
tons
Madam" he said. you can't posi-
bly take All those trains YOU are ask
ing about"
Il know it, She replied. serenelE.
but as long as | didn't have anything
else to do thought I'd Just see for
mNselt how much YOU railroad ,ner
really know about your business
Washington Star.
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~
Pity Francis Joseph

r He ono man in Europe who stands out as
deserving pity is Francis Joseph EN-
peror Of Austria Hungary. More than eighty
decrepit bowed down by a lifetime Of he
reavement, he is now called on to face the
lonF-dreadod and blasting world war
There are destinations in moro than one
quarter that the old man has lost tho fine
cage OF his Judgment. and is controlled by
The rampant war party that for some years
sppcars to have dominated Austria This
party, composed of schcming and overrcach
nc politicians. know they must have the at
least nominal consent Of the old man before
they embark war. What pressure they
have brought 10 hear on him and what tales
they have poured in his cars will never be
known
He had hoped to end his days in peace
throughout his life he has been exposed to
lhc most cruel OF personal tragedies One
mas followed on the heels Of another. giving
verify 10 the superstition that the house Of
iiapsourg waa under curse And now
comes the GROWING tragedy. with Europe as
II DOW is constituted. tumbling about his ears
and the prosecution for the strife thrust
upon him.
He is ono OF the mos, pathetic figures Of
history When he should be in some smiling
peaceful retreat. playing with grandchildren
he is in the mids, Of alarms bcsct by natter
crs the prey of every INSCRIPTIONS schcmcr
that gains his car
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-02
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
Iitor OF The Times Dispatch:

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch
Sir.--Whilc the Administrative Board is plan
ninS TO inquire into the efficiency OF the Water
department, why Is there no provision made TO
investigate tho street Department? Richmond
Is the hnest example in the world OF the WAY
III which streets should not be cleaned. Thcro
Is moro dust here than in any city | have ever
visited. and have visited a few in my life
no not undertake To place the blame but there
- oiinc some where, and ii should he uncovered
Politics may have something to do with it, or
II may not. but there is incfliciency in that
department. Something should be done.
TANPAY EIt.
Richmond. August 1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-02

The charlottesville Progress takes sides with
those Baltimore disputants who hold that men
arc more beautiful than women. Amy who
slightest bcaut" in man is entitled to the medal
for optimism. rs for part. while we think
Richmond men arc not quite ugly as tho
men of other towns. tho Richmond women. II
shown to the males OF Baltimore and Char
lottcsville, would furnish ocular proof that the
female of the species is more beautiful than the
male any other OF Gods creatures
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-02
Massachusetts. prosrc.,,y,

me Progressive state Committee Of Massachu-
sctts mas large debt on hand which il is trying
10 sc'tic Tor =" cents on tho dollar. but there
isn't :" much OF hurrah TO put up money for
that party--if it is still party-as there was
before its rank and file began 20 melt back into
the Republican party. II held rather better
IN MaSsachusctts last year than anywhere else
but even there IL Is now so badly shattered that
the election OF a Republican Governor there is
among the reasonable predictions.-PhiladcIph i,
Press
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-02

observing that five l'hladclphians attempted
suicide in ono day, the Courier journal vcntured
10 ask. Has mscrcant been pcddlins
alarm clocks in tho Quaker city And Tho
inquirer replies, we have il OH good authority
that they merely became hcpclessly 4 -wcaricd
reading aged near Jokes that have LONG since
become stale, Nat. and unproitabc." We had
not suspected our esteemed contemporary If
Courinr- Journal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-02

\ school supervisor in Maine town Was
telling tho pupils tho names given the in-
habitants Of the various States
Now, said he. the people in Indiana are
called "fIoosiers.' the people in North Carolina
arc called 'Tarhecls' the people In Michigan
Michigandcrs. What little boy girl can tell
me what the people OF Maine arc called"
know, responded hoy in front.
Well asked the supervisor what arc NC
caIlcd?'
"Maniacs.'-New York Times
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To tho Editor of The Times Dispatch:
SIR would hate 10 die with the blood upon
IN! hcad of all those who will he killed I'm a
european war. II Will he upon somebody S
head. whether Francis Joscph's Kaiser vii
hcim's. Gar Nicholas's. all Some day the
people Of those countries going stop
Offering themselves up {" tho ambition of
kings. j. l.. NJ.
Richmond. NuEust |. 14lN
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THE PUBLIC PULSE
Editorial Expressions From Leading
Newspapers
Undertaking Must stop.

Tho President Is right. The whole country Is
CRYING out TOR new temper in our affairs
IN" demaCoEnes and tho political inccndiaric
have been sowing the wind OF suspicion and
dlstrust' long enough. 1t is tho country that
is rcaptnE the whirlwnd OF depression and
agitation; OF vast loss; OF biting discomfort
threatening government itself.-Atlanta Consti-
tuition
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Financial Writers Warn of Wars
Effect u pom the United States

Financial writer's md little bright.
ncss FOR America in the prospect OF Il
war in Europe. even though for while
Il viii mean larger exports and better
prices. The effect Of war upon the
United states will be highly Injurious
says Henry Cicws in his weekly state
mcnt. As VIC pointed out In The Times
Dispatch = few days ago. one result
would be an increase IN tho cost OF
food in this country. Says the Clcws
report:
Food products would rise. and tho
taking of hundreds OF thousands OF
men out of employment in Europe
would mean a prolonged demand upor
our food supplies. Tho scarcity of la
hor abroad woulc also be reelected here.
resulting in higher wages In some in
dustrics and general further rise in
the cost OF living. Probably some In
dus,rics would benefit by the demand
for war material, and there would he
= better demand for our manufactures
OF steel. textiles, etc. to meet the va
canc% caused by tho loss of foreign
trade which Germany and other Euro
pcau nations would incVitah bly, incur II
Is folly to suppose that such wholesale
destruction OF life and property could
he Of benefit to the world At large"
America must look 10 share in many
Of tho troubles inciucnt TO "a general
european war. think the Commercial
National Bank o, Washington The
enormous expectations OF gold from
New York within tho last few DAYS and
the tremendous unloading OF our own
securities upon us AT = reduced price
are evidences OF tho quick RESPONSE
business here must make TO conditions
abroad. Again. ~ the close Of Such a
var the participat ting nations must OF
necessity, be exhausted both as to
money and mcu. Their producing and
huIine power viii be reduced at one
and the same time. aud IL will hchoovc
tho American manufacturer and en-
porter TO look else where for 4 sale 81
his surplus wares. II is thus rcadil.'
seer that, although the United States
stands in no danger Of serious reduc.
ton in Its material prosperity. II is
by no means unacceptable to the q.
fects Of widespread European war
That tho crisis h" safely passed and
permanent peace restored il tho hope
Of every faracoinS business man