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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-08
The War Makers

Z VERY chancellery in Europe has and long
l. has had its war makers; every Cabinet
and Parliament parliamentary body. its
war party These are the sinister forces that
Tor decades have been fomenting the war
spirit, nursing hatred and prejudice as be-
tween country and country playing upon an
cient tradition and upon chauvinism. They
have been opposed by not only those con-
scientlously believing in peace, but by the
more sensible element that has all along
realized what it meant to have Europe by the
ears and who have been exha listing every
device to avert that catastrophe.
The war party has won, won throughout
Europe. for the time being. The assassna-
ton OF the Crown Prince Of Austria and his
morganatic wife was simply the spark in the
powder mine. For years Europe has been
living AT high tension and preparing for
crisis. AT the conclusion of the Balkan War
that crisis was narrowly averted. If Ferdi-
nand had not been assassinated, some other
slight provocation would have toppled over
the accumulated structure of hostility and
distrust
1t is to be hoped these professional war
makers, expert diplomats and students of
human nature, all of them now are satisfied
Their creations are many The mobs that
howl through the streets of Paris and ST.
Petersburg and London and Berlin and Bel
grade and Vienna yelling for blood, is one of
'Hcl CREATURES. onOTIly, unless All signs
fail score Of great battlefelds will groan
with the weight of dead and wounded That
will be another score TO the credit of the war
makers. Then gradually little peasant huts
and the humble homes Of petty tradesmen
laborers and bread winners, will begin TO feel
desolation for sons and brothers and hus-
bands and fathers and sweethearts. That
will be a rich triumph for the war party
1t is an eternal pity that the agencies that
Sfri U-hic oh ,la
we have not few in this country-cou Id not
be enlisted for drastic service and placed on
the firing line. There would be no cure SO
certain for their cold -blooded game of pitting
the lives and happiness Of millions of people
against each other. The best remedy for
that form Of intellectual pastime which ex-
presses itself in land abiding and militia ristic
fervor is a taste of the whine of the bullet,
and the shrek of bursting shell and the deaf
ening roar of high-powered cannon.
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Chopped herbs of almost every sort.
hsh pastcs. certain vegetables like to.
matoes. cucumbcrs and onions lobster
coral. coriander seeds and vegetable
colors are added to salad dressings but
they do not change their fundamental
character.
French dressing allowed TO stand
on pounded cardamon seed or Two
is liked by come persons Garlic is
often rubbed on the inside of the salad
bowl Some like 10 add orange Juice
TO the French. as TO Ele rnayonnaise
dressing, and great deal OF liberty is
sometimes INDUCED In by making add
'iohs more on, of curiosity than from
good taste. Just AS the oil and acid
must blend perfectly in good dress
ing, so must the additions unite per
fectly with thu whole
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out of the Thinning.

My dear said the proud father. L
cannot understand your objection 10
Young Prudely as sutton for your
hand ! am sure that he is a model
Young man"
There is no question about his being
model replied the bewitching beau
": but, father. dear, the trouble is
that lie is a 1912 model.'-Bunalo Com
merCial
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WY he Worth tic Gnst-

Nations do not prepare for war un.
less they expect war The fallacy tina,
Europc's mighty armies assured peace
mas been fully exposed. test had
10 come. |; Will be worth the cost if
IL terminates the race to bankruptcy
which mas characterized the pre- para =
lions OF The last few years-phiIadel-
phia Public Ledger
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What kind of fireworks are those
asked Aunty Meddergrass of her CITY
nephew on the night OF the Fourth.
They're Roman candles. aunty."
Are they? We'll, I'm glad | don't
live in Rome I'd hate the worst Kind
TO have to sew by the light of them
things. Exchange.
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The Reason.

Tell me- old man. said the peren-
NAL seeker after knowledge. "why is
your hair gray and your beard brown"
"Ea silly" answered the facetious old
man. "My hair is twenty years older
than my beard."-London Opinion.
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VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
The War Situation Covered.

10 the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Slr-Your editorial page of the 5th instant
was throughout a brilliant exposition of the
war situation was especially struck and
uciShteu at your ringing phrase, brothers In
blood OF England and brothers. in arms OF
france" This appears sound a new and
iWeiE note in American sentiment and journal
Ism, one all too long neglected We owe much
TO ooth these nations. and every thoughtful
must feel with me the powerful and even
r"ciionl appeal embodied in your eloquent lines
SH' salute you! GEORGE r. VIETT.
Norfolk Va. August s.
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Harper--Foozle has great scheme.
and he invited me TO get In on the
ground floor"
Carper-Dont forget that that Is
where the trapdoors are.--Town Top
les.
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In n lfOi,blc Sktrf

i suppose farmer. that the crows cr.,ted
the usual havoc With Your this wear"
Gawsh, no put IN scarecrou dressed
in the kind or rig the women are vearin'
ho"adaSs. and II scared the daylights out OF
em."-Boston Transcript
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THE PUBLIC PULSE
Editorial Expressions From Leading
Newspapers
A National Sorrow.

In his public life, belonging TO the American
people, the attitude and action OF President
Wilson toward the warning powers OF Europe
has the grateful approval and strong support
OF the nation.
In his private life. with its anXicties and
sorrows sacred TO him and his. MIR Wilson has
the sympathy and prayers OF his fellowmen OF
their common country.--Washington Times.
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Where II Made n Hit.

Wag-I like your new play. old man.
Author-Tm glad OF that--when did
YOU see it?
Wag-Oh. ! haven't seen it---but the
title looks jolly on the 'busses.-London
Opinion,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-08

The New York Herald admits that il Sc
cured an advance in rates for the railroads
Fine How about the big corn crop
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-08

While Waterloo is TO be cut up for build
Of blood
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"Hoch der kaiser"

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
SRI think "lioch der Kaiser" BY Admire
~oEhian. of the United States Nayv IS mo-
appropriate just now. Here il. a copy Il
publication; g. b..
Der Kaiser Won das Fathcrland
Una Cot und all dings command:
We two-ach. Don't you understand
Menself-und Ciott!
VIE some men sing der bower divine
Men soldiers sing Die Wacht Am Rhein,
IND drink der health in Rheinish wine
OF Me-und Colt:
Dere's France. she swaggers all around,
shes ausSespicldt-she no aggound;
70 much we thikk she don't amound
Meinself-und Ciotti
She viii not dare TO fight again:
but II she shouldt RI show her blain
Dot Elsass und Gin Frenci) Lorraine
Are Mein-by Colt:
Dere's Grandma drinks she's ncht schmsI1
beer
Midi Beers und such she interfere
Sheu learn none owns dis hemisphere
But Me-und Colt,
Hne d'hks' good Frau, some ships she's got
und soldiers midi der scarlet coat
Ach' we could knock dem. Pouf! Like dot,
Meinself-nidt Colt.
n dimes of peace brcbare for wars
bear der helm und spear of Mars
Ind care not for den tousand Czars
Meinself-midt Colt!
In fact, humor efry whim
Nit aspect dark und visaye grim
Gott pulls nit Me and | nit Him
MelnSelf-und t;ott'
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A European treaty is a binding contract
when there is no advantage in violating IT,
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WAYSIDE CHATS WITH
OLD VIRGINIA EDITORS

Is Editor Ownbcy, OF the Sandy Valley News.
covertly boosting the joys of Tug River in the
hope OF Turing the batlcrs from Ocean View
and Buckroe Beach? In the last issue of his
newspaper he prints the following: after West
Virginia Went dry some of the liquor dealers
moved their place OF business across ruS River
into Buchanan County. This reported to
the authorities here. and last week Sheriff
G. w. Mccoy, with two three OF his deputies.
visited that section of the county and cmptied
about 500 gallons of whiskcy into Tus River"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-08

Troubled" asks: VIII you kindly
explain the difference between sciatica
and rheumatism.
Reply: Scitatica means an infiam-
nation of the sciatic nerve. which ex-
tends down the back of the leg from
the lower spine. rheumatism Is a
name loosely applied to various Joint
troubles. I'm some instances the doc
tor calls IL "sciatic rheumatism," and
later on drops whichever half of the
diagnosis proves wrong
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Let Us Find Out What We Want

| iiERE is abundant food for thought in the
statement made by Architect Alfred c.
Bosom to the special Council committee on
the proposed municipal building that the
city has no need for auditorium with
seating capacity Of 5000. In reply to an
objection that an auditorium of that size is
desired by musical people and others, Mr.
Bosom very pertinently replies: That's
what they think they want-they won't want
it after they get it."
IL is the point suggested by this epigram-
matte reply OF the expert that should be
stressed: let us not rush headlong into the
construction OF an elaborate and expensive
auditorium, until we shall first have decided
just what want. The experience of the
municipality in the matter of ill-considered
bulding-notably in the case of the CITY
Hall with its handsome walls supporting
rows of inadequate Offices and all surround
ing vast unutilzed space-shoud be borne
IN mind at this time. and should serve as
belated warning against hasty planning
MI BOSOM points out that even New York
mas only one public hall with seating ca
pacity OF as much as 5000. emphasizing the
fact that the Metropolitan Opera House itself
contains only $500 seats With this in
mind: with the knowledge that no concert
OF the Wednesday Club has ever attracted
enough persons to fill all of the $500 seats
III the present City Auditorium: with recoc-
milton OF the improbability OF securing the
attendance OF such body as the National
Democratic Convention oftener than once in
twenty years. and with showman-like rcaH-
Zatlon OF the fact that there is nothing unite
so depressing as a half-flled house il is 10
be hoped that Council, with the public
mind that makes and guides it, will consider
well and wisely before an irrevoca Bile de-
cision is reached this most mpor,ant
question
Those sounds of great weeping come from
the pork barrel boys at the way the II s
treasury is handing out millions in gross lots
And now the military strategst OF the
street corner and the diplomat OF the dinner
Table are having their innings.
President Wilson has such way with him
that even the Western railroads decided that
they had better arbitrate
American hotel-keepers are not so sure that
the whole fuss isn't due to the Sec America
First movement.
The small boy is enviable in finding the
baseball score more interesting than the war
bulletins
The New York Herald admits that it Sc
cured an advance in rates for the railroads
Fine. How about the big corn crop?
While Waterloo is TO be cut up for build
ing lots. other fields are to receive the rain
Of blood
A European treaty is binding contract
when there is no advantage in violating II.
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Mrs. Wilson's Denth.

The sorrow and grief in the White House
over the death of the Presidents wife
shared by the people Of the whole country.
Could sympathy lessen that sorrow or tighten
that Sref il would do so, but at such time
the burden he borne by the President
and his family. ana none can help them bear
it, Messages. telling Of sincere sympathy,
coming to the White House will tell how deeply
touched the American people by the death
OF the first lady OF their land how anxious
they make President wilson and his
daughters feel that in these sad hours they wish
II in their power 10 help bear the force of
the blow that has fallen.--iSa fillmore American.
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Bomb times in Europe the Norfolk Ledger
Dispatch rises remark Aye aye, lvanu-
witch. And the Staying season opens unusually
early i'm Russia this year
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The l.ynchbure Advance foresees Germany
dominating and dominecrnr the entire
Eastern Hemisphere, In the event OF the eagle
Kaiser. and the utter obliteration Of the Ger
Empire should the result be different
Tho Advance says: IF the German Austrian
combination is successful in the war which has
just begun in Europe. Germany will control
the Eastern Hemisphere. If the French Eng
lish- Russian combination wins Germany Will
be a political nonentity. That Is all there is
the present That Is all that will
OF it. Germany is playing for stakes such
Napoleon dreamed of and only Tamcrlane
gained"
1t may may not be of significance in this
connection, but the average healthy Ger
prone comport himself like mighty engine
OF destruction when the before him
The steaks Napoleon dreamed of, however
probably smothered In onions II being
stored since his demise that he inordi-
natcly fond OF that pungent. odorifcrous bulb,
and that overindulgence in thus gratifying his
palate induced the cancer from which he died
ST Helena. The Advance is prepared, for the
worst. being evidently satisfied that the
will happen. whether the triple alliance the
triple entente carries its to VICTORY The
Kaiser Is pictured conGueror who would
be delighted order the head of Nicholas
who would have his enemies burned the
stake So whatever Details he pre-
pared TO see the order go in for chop or steak
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-08

The small boy is enviabe in finding the
baseball score more interesting than the war
bulletins
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-08

President Wilson has such way with hin
that even the Western railroads decided thai
they had better arbtrate
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-08

Says the Norfolk Nirsinian-Pilot: The Ra-
leigh News and Observer characterizes the
listing European situation AN indictment of
civilization why stop there? Why also
'conviction'?' In the meantime the aforesaid
European situation has moved on without stop
ping to the execution stage.
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Uncle sym-noch der kni-cr-John Bull.

-
Sir.--lL i,pl: to letter received Yesterday
from an American born friend who admires the
herman emperor and whose synpathics were
strongly with Germany in her fight asains,
Kept out of the controversy. the following
reply was sent by an American citizen of Ger
man birth. who has been in this country twenty
seven years and loves his adopted fatherland:
Thanks for your kind letter OF the 4th
instant. and especially for your words OF SYM
patty, though this latter has unfortunately beer
very Short-iVed. or course. understa nd
tnat YOU, as an American. should wish the
victory TO John Bull Your very dear kins
man. times removed, who always treated
his American relatives with such Kindness fair
ness ana respect. With so well vcrsed
IN history as you are. ii needs only 10 mention
sucn catchwords as Taxation without fepresen-
tation contempt OF the Iritlsher for tbc
Colonial the Indian massacres of American
settlers melted by the British in the. War Of
independence, Butler 'Tarleton' the affair
OF the Essex with stanch Captain Porter in 1914
IN Valparaiso. who must have been exceedingly
fond Of your dear kinsman, John Bully. IN.
stand OF England. full of courage and
decision. during the Civil War; the Venczuela
matter, and 50 on. And 1t will further enhance
your affection for John when YOU consider m,
in the next war. between the United states and
Japan he will be the ally of the little yellow
men
LAS ! say, can fully Understand thar All,
these matters have endcarct your |, ~.
II would be vain in try to bring Won over
70 the sue or Germany, whose relations with the
United states have been always so pleasant
ana peaceiul that YOU must hate and despse II
especially because, in the of a war bet "a cen
the United states and Japan Germany would
probably be the only power willing and .h,a
TO assist Uncle sam with much needed army
say thai Germany, in all proba bility. would
'Hoch der Kaiser has been the 6rst In rococ,,i.o
the Importance of the Yellow Peril"
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Salad Dressing Principle
BY JANE EDDtNGToN.

There is a principle underlying the
making of salad dressings which, II
once graspcd, would solve what some
tunes seems overwhelmingly: the
composition of Il particular dressing.
Here Is what a true salad dressing
is: two thinRs-an acid and an oil or
fat. combined and seasoned with salt
and pepper. TO which may be added !,
great number of additions in the way
OF havors.
The fat part of the dressing may be
olive oil French drcssing). sweet or
sour cream, butter. as in most cooked
dressings. or even bacon TAT. which is
sometimes used In making a dressing
for potato salad. wiltcd lettuce. string
beans, etc.
There are recipes for salads 1000
years Old which prescribe sweet drops
OF olive OIL" then vinegar. The salad
to which these We're added had garlic,
parsley, other herbs and coriander
pounded with sailed cheese, to which
the oil was added and then the vinegar.
There are e large number Of persons
to-day who do not mix a salad dressing.
but add the ingredients separately to
the salad ana then mix the whole very
thoroughly.
composite salad is always dressed
with the mixture OF the fat thing and
the acid. but n lettuce. eaten with salt.
JUST as celery and iadishcs and crcss
are eaten with salt only. Is in some
countries called Il salad
The acid element is needed 10 cut
the oil of the dressing. and may be
either vinegar or lemon juice. these
modified In various ways In some
cases the acid is merely = flavor as in
true cream dressings
The addition OF an egg yolk whether
raw or cooked, changes greatly the
character Of a salad dressing. hut the
fat and acid are always present in
these. though the yolk contains 90 much
fat OF It's own the addition OF this ele-
ment may be small. although in may
onnaise II is very large.
When cream is added to a mayon-
naisc we have two fats in the dressing.
and when truit juices are added We
have two sorts OF acids. The addition
OF cheese 10 a dressiu. is much the
same as adding cream
Persons who are not particular about
what sort OF vinegar they use i'm a
salad dressing make great mistake.
Since the vinegar favors the oil. a good
oil may seem poor If the vinegar is OF
poor flavor. No cider vinegar which
costs less than 20 cents a bottle should
ne used for havoring salad dressing.
This, il of reliable make. is as good as
anybody in the world needs and the
highly favored and expensive vineyars
are only for those who spend a great
deal on food accessories as one OF their
indulgences
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-08

American hotelkeepers are not so sure that
the whole fuss isn't due to the See America
First movement
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-08

EditorializirE upon the cvancsccnce OF ply
steal fitness in these days Of rapid work and
play. the Roanoke Times says there are few
people in the world perfectly healthy ami we'll
citing examples. the editor pursucs: The pro-
fessonal athletes, who take the most rigorous
care Of themselves and govern their diet and
habits by all the rules proved by experience.
are among the most delicate human machines
In existence. Trained for certain work, the
slightest accident indiscrction throws them
out OF gear jim Corbett is yet young man.
counted by years. but fighter he is an
cient history, and anybody who undertook to
put him in the ring would lie laughed at
Meditation upon the fact that 'Pompadour jim
is to-day demonstrating to theatre audiences
what an American lad may do with nothing but
his hands, incased in boxing mitts brings the
conviction that almost anybody who would
try to put him out of the ring would likewise
he laughed
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And now the military strategist Of the
street corner and the diplomat OF the dinner
table are having their innings
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D. o. writes: ! have been told that
the H-ra% is the surest test for con
sumption Is this correct?
Reply: No An X-ray photograph
is sometimes a help in diagnosis
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No President Mr.. Lincoln has had TO
bear so severe a strain OF public Responsibilities
and anxiety Mr.. Wilson. and now when
another great burden is added to hi load BIZ
the European his heart is wrung bv a
supreme personal sorrow. If any public man
ever deserved the consolation of an uncloudcd
private life. Mr.. Wilson has richly earned il by
his whole hearted devotion the trust com
mitted to him. And Yet at the moment when
he needs 2trcnSth most he receives the heavics,
blow that could fan upon him. The country
has learned TO respect and admire MIR Wilson
greatly; its genuine love and sympathy go out
to him in wave OF tender feeling in his hour
OF bereavement and observation-disclosures Sun.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-08

Those sounds of great weeping come from
the PORK barrel boys at the way the T. S
Treasury is handing out millions in gross lots
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In the midst of manifold and RESPONSE
hilities thrust upon him in consequence Of the
In Europe. the President of the United
States is stricken to the heart by the death Of
his helpmect. The blow has fallen suddenly.
almost without warning.
The heart Of the nation instantly responds
in sympathy with the bereavcd family in the
White House. II sends its message of condo
lence from million homes TO the President,
bidding him bear under this unforeseen
aniiction, and consoling him. perhaps. with the
reflection that his sorrow is shared by an
entire nation.
The wife of the President easily the
affection OF the people by her earnest endeavor
TO prove true helpmeet to him in a con-
spcuous station; by her devotion TO her children.
ana To the welfare of the unfortunate; by her
Womanly tact and sweetness in private and
social life. She was rightly rega rded 5 type
OF the best American -womanhood. and the
qualities that hallow the American home enabled
her to discharge with grace the duties OF the
FIRST lady OF the land.
The good influence of such does no.
perish but is permanent, and in high places
such az that occupied by the wife OF a Presi-
dent OF the United States, il is OF immeasura bile
extent. The country, while mourning her
death viii hold her memory grateful and fresh
Washington Post.
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Questions and .Answers.'

AIrs. w. II. s. asks: why do some
people perspire profusely. while others
pcrspire scarcely none 1T all?
Reply: one reason is that the inter
nal sccretions are deficient in persons
who perspire little or none. Another
reason IS that over-cating is apt TO
induce excessive perspiration. And
finally. profuse perspiration may keep
YOU we'll, whereas insufficient perspi-
ration often accompanies, II IL does
not tend to cause various chronic sys-
tcmic diseases