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PROCLAMATION


Whereas, at the January Session OF the
Gehefai Assembly Of Mary land held in
Hundred and Fourteen, an Act was pass
ed proposing an Amendment to Section
a, Part VII, Of Article 3, title "Shefiffs, >
OF the Constitution OF the state oi Mar
land, which said Act Is known and dcsig-
mated as Chapter SIS OF the Acts OF Mary
land Of iyli, and is In the words and hg-
ures following.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
t.ctill;lllY's Side

y vehement article i'll the Boston Herald.
L Professor Hugo Munstcrberg. now OF Ilar-
ward University but formerly of Danzig
Leipzig and heidelberg. complains that the
American press has not shown spirit of fair
play toward Germany I'm publishing and dis
cussing the news OF the war lie SAYS:
Whatever Germany or Austria did was seen
through the spcciaCles OF the enemy Their
motives appeared tainted. their actions
against the rules OF the game; they had no
Just cause and no morals. they were not
worthy OF American sympathy"
He says that the naked news which the
cable brings helps on this cruel game" and
asserts that most OF the American cores
pondenis ON tho Continent have for many
years. been enthusiastic Englishmen while
ne few American newspaper men on tho
spot devote most of their attention TO London
aud receive from there the daily advice and
the daily prejudice of English rivalry And
nc continues win the more serious assertion
that proclama,iong from the English or
French governments stand glorously ON tn g
from page" while German government re-
plies are hidden away on the NTH
In defense Of the Kaiser and the Emncror
Franz Joseph, Professor Munstcrberg as
serfs that IL Is the height of absurdity 10
charge that the war was nauguratcd at their
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14

personal whims, insisting that the President
of the United States has more power than
any European emperor, save only the Gar.
and emphasizing the statement that both
Kaiser and Emperor were compelled by their
people to declare, enter upon, war OF
the Kaiser particularly he says that che has
for twenty-five years been the most efficient
power for European peace and has done more
for 1t than all the European peace societies
put together while of the Emperor he
says that he was forced into n war (which
he resisted with all tho instincts of man
who has suffered much and who wants at
last his rest and peace"
OF the causes which impelled the two ma
lions to war, Professor Munsterberg admits
that the killing of the Austrian archduke
was merely pretcxt seized upon by Austria
as IAN opportunity for an effort to crush the
power which aimed toward its downfall" and
declares that the war is really the inevitable
conflict between Slavic and Germanic power,
one of which must PREVAIL conflict in
which Germany was forced to take part for
national and racial sef-preservation To the
cry that it is immoral war. he replies that
1t is 1.-THE one type of war which in spite of
the terrible losses is ultimately moral" and
proceeds further, THAT truly is no fair no
moral fight. il Germany and Austria are not
to stand against Russia and Servia alone
which together have population equal to
that of the two opponents, but are also at
tackled from behind by France and England
perhaps by Roumania and Japan, and last.
but not least, by the mslcd public opinion
of America"
OF the third member of the triple alliance,
he says: In victory or defeat. Germans will
hardly forget the flight of Italy, which, under
the fiimsieSt Subterfuges, has deserted its
allies in the hour OF need"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
Contact Mines

a LTHOUGH there is very general hope
a that this is the last great war. still
there is possibility that men and nations
will 20 on lighting even after il is concluded
And ii is something more than likely that
the rules of So-callcd "civiliZed" warfare will
prohibit the laying of mines of the contact
variety. which when touched, explode with
the destruction OF whatever has come into
contact with them. These mines, as the
British First Lord of the Admiralty pointed
out the other day, endanger the safety Of
neutral shipping, that is. such mines virtual
ly arc at war with all the world, no less with
the friends of the mne-laying nation than
with its enemies and all neutral ships.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
Another OnnnrfunitH.

II the continues for any considerable
length OF time it Is likely 10 create a large
market for American soft coal
heretofore the mediterranean countries ana
the Scandinavian nations have relied on English
coal Tor their main supplies. although the Amer
can export trade has been gaining. But If Great
Brltaln as she has already notified tho mine
owners Is her intention, puts embargo on
the expectation of coal, the demand of Northern
and southern Europe must turn elsewhere and
is hardly likely 10 find better supplies than in
The United States.
One of the main troubles in such trade is
III getting coal transported. But this trouble
il by no means insupcrabe. One means Of
overcoming II would he for coal companies In
the United States 10 buy tramp steamers and
put them INTO the neutral trade. OF course,
TO carry coal TO any Of tho bciiigcrcnts would
be hazardous unless Britain and France had
swept the ocean free OF German commerce de
stroycrs.
At all events. n very i'm portant market for our
coal seems likely to be opened up. The Goa |
trade in the United states has been depressed
and We shall fail in making of our opportu-
mites IL We do not prepare to grasp this
one.-ProNidencc Or ID Tribune.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
what WIN ne the wars Name,

Ordinarily when TWO nations involved in
war the conflict becomes known by a hyphc-
mated title combining the names of the countries
But when many arc involved, as in the pres
ent instance. tho designation is difficult. This
is At the present time in truth the Austro-
Servo German Russo Franco Belpic-
English War. but is ever going to stop
to call IL that, especially as the participants
may be increased from day to day. 1t cannot
he known by Its original title for that gives
no notion whatever of It's magnitude OF the
particular powers engaged 1T is vcrtably the
pan European 1t might also be known "a
the anti-Teutonic Eventually, of course
II Will receive its historical baptism, but for
tho present 1t VIII be regarded by most peopIo
as the war of the powers against Germany
WASHINGTON Star.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
THE PUBLIC PULSE
Editorial Expressions From Leading
Newspapers
Peaceful Life at Sycamore nm.

Peace-beautiful peace--has settled down upon
me Roosevelt domicile on Sycamore HIN. At
least. peace is there far the country knows
although, for that matter. the country might be
mistaken. for. sad TO relate, news comes out
OF Oyster Bay
This Is not because strict censorship has
heen established, AS is the the warning
centres of Europe. IL Is because the people for
once have quite forgotten that such place
az oyster Fay is marked with a pin prick upon
the map. The roar of the cannon has brought
othcr spots INTO prominence. ana tho noicc that
mas bccn coming out OF Oyster Bay-may per-
maps stun he coming-has been quite oblitcratc cd
by the crash Of great guns
T. X. may be still battling. but the telegraph
wires fail 10 record the results If he liz. For
this relief. many thanks.-phiadelphia Inquirer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
Richmond and the Cotton situation

n n UGH of the heavy responsibility that
lF1 must be assumed by the banks of the
South i'll consequence Of the injurious effects
of the Pan-European war upon American in
dustries in general, and those of the South
In particular, arises from the partial paraly-
sis OF the cotton manufacturing industry.
While exact figures are not obtainable the
South, according to the most reliable informa-
ton. produces about 1900. 900 bales Of cot
ton annually. Of these, the mills in the
| United States consume about $500 O0O
leaving for export TO all other countries
some 100000. Figures also approximate
show that of these 100000, the countries
now actually engaged in war-England, Ger
many, Russia, France Belgium and Austria
Hungary--consume 6,35O,00O, or about 40
per cent. of Americas entire cotton produc-
ton.
Leaving aside the probability that Ita1y's
further consumption of $4,000 bales of
American cotton annually may yet enter into
consideration, and the certainty that tho
100000 bales produced by India and other
countries must be reckoned, it becomes ap-
parent that Southern cotton manufacturers
are cut off from markets in which they have
heretofore disposed of nearly 40 per cent of
their product. The surplus thus created
will, to some extent, be diminished by the
cessation of imports Of cotton goods which
amount annually to some s60.OOO,OOO in
i'll the world, 7S,400,0o0 are located in the
warning countries, SO that still another de-
mand Will be made upon the $4,000 900
spindles in the United States, which must of
course, decrease again the surplus of cotton.
with every allowance made, however for
the counter effects mentioned, the fact re-
mains clear that cotton will glut the market
until the end of the war; or ARRANGEMENTS
for free shipping, shall have restored a nor
NAL outlet. Without the cooperation and
assistance of Southern banks, dangerous
situation would speedily confront Southern
cotton growers and manufacturers
But assurance is offered. and gratefully re-
lied upon. that the far-seeing officers and
directors of sectional banks will safeguard
the interests OF this great Southern industry
Throughout the States most affected by the
unprecedented conditions that have arisen
banks VIII carry the paper OF cotton pro-
ducers. protected and secured by warehouse
receipts, while the larger financial institu-
lions VIII assist the territorial banks
Richmond is vitality interested in the Sit
uatlon, and In the measures that will he
taken to clear 1t. For several years mast
inc South has been learning to look upon
richmond AS Its banking centre; the strong
banks OF This city, rich in capital and re-
source have extended their financial deal
inss Tar beyond the southern boundary of
me State The institutions with which thew
dealt lent all their weight and influence IN
Richmond Ill her successful effort to secure
the Federal Reserve Bank
Now the South looks to Richmond for aid
timely and indispensable, and she will not
look III vain. Richmond's banks will take
care OF the Souths cotton
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
The Educational War scarc

If conversations bring to peaceful form,
nation the present European imbroglio
me good effects will probably outweigh the
pad at least so far as this country is CON
cerhcd We have had an unmistakablo
lesson that the United States does not constj-
'ntc community segregated from all tho
world, TO which a fiare-up i'm the Balkans Is
OF academic interest only.
On the very day that the ncwspaners or
'his country were congratulating the uni
verse on the fact that America offered tho
ohiS Tree market for securities i'm tho
world, the New York Stock Exchange shuf
down together with those of the other bir
citlcS. suspensions Of brokerage concerns fol-
lowed last. and we had the most convincing
PROOF That anybody could ask that Europe's
poison Is not nourishing diet for America
we needed some such lesson. for there ia
ana doubtless Will continue TO be too proya
rem impression that abroad" and its dones
are OF negligible moment to us removed as
We are by thousands of miles of ocean. nm
enfangled by foreign alliances and enormous
~ big. rich and happy
That this republic is a member Of tho
family OF nations has now been made main
10 the man IN the street. He will now 500
'na' II behoovcs us 10 comport ourselves as
such II VIC take little South American
repuohcs and refuse to make reparation. @hy.
'hch' we are rated accordingly by the olhcr
hig members of the family.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14

That Austria is wholly without case NAV
he seen by considering the part played by the
Maine In our own Spanish War The justifca
ton, OF a sort. urged for that war was that
dangerous and ntolerahle conditions were main
tained III cuba near our shores. and the sinking
OF inc Maine was taken MS a kind OF demonstra-
ton, concrete instance. II would be a closer
parallel 10 suppose Texas filled with rcbclfbus
McNicans anxious To seccde Mexico and n
President Of tho United States assass,natcd nv
q Texan affiliated with a ba.nn OF conspira tors
at the Mexican capital Under such conditions
We may nc sure that this country would be
as hot Tor war as Austria, and that the demands
made upon Mexico for apology and amendment
would be quite as severe those now imposed
upon Servia-Springfeld Republican
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
The Lewis Dog Lnu.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-Our County Supervisors, at last meeting
put into effect not only the greatly wanted Lewis
dog law; but the one making dog taxes hereafter
to be collected all others. SO that tho 'un-
desirable classes" In future VIII do more tax
lodging on sheep, poultry game house.
hold pet dcstroycrs. These curses of the
South have had their swing long enough. Our
chairman OF tho board, j. f.. Hubbard, always
alert for tho countys good. had sixty out OF
one hundred young ducks eaten and chewed to
minccmeat in night poor working
woman, at Milton. near Sturgeon Poiat. has had
ITO out OF 125 young turkeys. killed by one
"ngger cur."-Think of 1t farmers!
T. WILLIAM HEWITT,
Charles City Courthouse. Va, August IL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
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IInplund's Gain

A THROUGH at the end of a victori-
y war. Great Britain will have grave
problems on her hands in the matter of
strengthened Russia thus far her gain has
been positive in bringing 1rishmen together
in defense OF their country quite irrespec
tive of religion or politics. 1t will in all
likelihood. be the policy of the British War
Office to mingle Irshmcn of all shades OF
opinion closely may be. After fighting
side by side, it is not likely that they will
be so DESTROYS of killing each other on OPP
nosite sides, as we were led to believe was
proba bile
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
An ok,shom. Observation.

An Oklahoma editor was much interested in
a scientific note he encountered in a New York
paper to the effect that Ii the earth were nat
tened, the would be two miles deep all over
the world.
The editor reprinted the motto with tho fol-
lowing comment:
1T any man is caught natteninE the earth,
shoot him the spot. There's whole lot of
us In this State that can't swim."-Tit- Bits
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
WAYSIDE CHATS WITH
OLD VIRGINIA EDITORS

The Covington Vrginlan is n new daily
recently started I'm CovnEton. 1t is an after
noon newspaper, and Will continue as such,
according to announcement, as long as the
patronage justincs II. Good luck to our neigh
Dor and congratulations to CovinGton," is the
welcome OF the State press voiced by the
Chiffon Forge Review
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
Hymen and the Navy

THEIR Uncle Samuel does not approve of
his midshipmen marrying. and has pro-
mnlgated a stringent regulation to that effect.
So when Mdshipman Joseph Eliot Austin, of
Wisconsin, took unto himself wife in Hon
olulu, his stern Uncle babe him begone from
the Maryland clcave unto his wife or not,
as the case might be.
But Wisconsin Congressman has secured
the unanimous passage of a bill reinstating
the welded sailor to the navy. The argu-
mcnts in favor OF the bill make no mention
of sentimental reasons. They set forth that
Austins captain approved the tying of the
knot, and they also set forth that by rare
and radiant concentration of circumst noes
the copy OF the rules with which Austin was
provided lacked the page which contained
The antimatrimonal ukase.
We content that Austin should be re-
stored TO the service Ii is possible, how
ever, that the suhras sts, who may not hither-
10 have been aware of the existence of the
nonmarrying injunction for middies will
take deep umbrage at this insult TO Hymen,
10 whose affairs il is the duty of all women
10 bring. no, not sacriices-votive offerings
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
Cau.e for Conc.it.

Cause for Conceit.
while have overcome number OF more or
less vicious traits. habits and peculiarities dur
ing my somewhat extended and very likely
entirely useless career" volunteered Grout p.
Smith. the disgruntled dissertat ZIONIST. II point
with pride TO but one OF them, namely and to-
wit, boasting In a chastenedly triumphant way
about having overcome my bad habits."-Judge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
on the Tbre,boId Of Advcntu,..

The moment when first steps from the
sta ton into foreign town never loses it's thrill
for IT is always the threshold OF an
adventure, tho meeting of new communal
personality, to be grasped and and made
intimate. One shifts the air in anticipation OF
what It's quality s to be- feels rolling
toward one welcome of individual lity to which
ones heart goes out in rush of response
Atlantic Monthly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
Hnnf. Mimi

Somebody said to Jamie MacJames one dav.
Il trust you don't spend all your wages" That
DON'T jamie replied II only spend two
thirds. Two-thirds is all" And tho other
third--you bank that, suppose?" mo. ! do
better than that with it, give II TO the vito
TO run the house."--London Evening Standard
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14

The Norfolk Nirginian Pilot suggests to the
standpat element that 1t lay The blame for the
present war upon Secretary Dauies's order
making the navy dry 1t advises that tho argu-
nent be made that the order brought about such
distress In the wine growing sections of the
various nations involved that tho only
way to take the minds of the people from their
misfortune. Judging by pnst efforts. the anti
administration organs will not accept this
advice. That theory is little too plausible for
them: they will stick to their habit of advancing
one that contains merit whatever.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
Ricbmond Au.n., -

Hlchmond August IL
The word moratorium which has frequent
ly been seen I'm European dispatches since tho
outbreak of war, means simply period during
which tho laws enforcing certain obligations
arc suspended. In short it is the time except
cd by the provisions of stay law OF the
character of those adopted several times In
Virginia shortly after the War Between the
States. Adapted from the tin word 'morare"
to delay--it delays the collection of debts, for
example, until the lapse OF the period for
which the mora orium declared
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
Reckless Ifyere.

Professor Charles Sinnickson Carter, the
psychologist, lecturing a Denver gram
mar school the effects of alcohol
I'VE perceive" DIR. Carter concluded
that drunkenness destroys one of the most i'm
portant organs. The reckless liver In a word
winds up n lverless wreck."-Philadelphia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
THE BRIGHT SIDE
Appropriate Action,

What foolish dance that U.s. Jane. What
do you call it?'
ITS the hesitation pa"
Then think IL Is the kind of hesitation that
ought to stop."-Baltimore American.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14

No cause for higher prices now" argues the
Stanton Leader, and argues convincingly, but
not convincingly enough for old h. p.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
Oldest Inhub,tant Speaks

Spain is III only nation in Europe which
amt fghtin'. It's got tho reason for bein'
peaceful tn Populist party hcre"-Washing-
ton Times.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
InBurancc.

The benefciaries in a life Insurance policy as
sign absolutely to secure a debt OF one hfth of
the AMOUNT of the policy. Can the assignee
his claim: SUBSCRIRER
He can collect the whole. He would, OF course
be liable to the other parties for the balance
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14


THE European conflict has now passed
over the dividing line not only of ma
lions, bui also of continents and of all ia cial
stocks. The news that the Turcos-the
Arabs recruited by the French in Algeria
are fighting for the Tricolor in Asace, while
lapans feet has put 10 sea to aid her ally,
England, leaves none of the main stocks of
the human race unrcpresented in the great
madness, our own continent is reprcscntc cd
by the Canadians.
Native African troops of the English, Ger
man and Portuguese colonies will probably
come 10 blows. The reported contemplated
attack by the Japanese on the German base
III China viii give Asia good taste OF war
Austral ALASKAN troops are 10 be sent to swell
Great Britain's forces. and, although mprob-
able. il is not impossible that the Antipodes
may hear a shot or two from the enemy
And Europe has already received a prclim-
mary lath OF blood
sea feht near our own coasts is not
impossible nor is AN attack on the British
West Indies altogether beyond the range OF
possibilities.
IL would be an eXasecration TO call this n
world war But il comes frightfully near
ineriting that description
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14

In addition to many millions of shillings
francs marks and rubles, the war may cos
a crown two.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14

ITO many cats and dogs is tho subject upon
which tho charlottesville Progress discourses
with erudition and wisdom, but 1t has refer
cncc to the way the Republicans and Bull
Moosers are fighting among themselves.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
",roratorium,-A stay Law.

To tho Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-Will you kindly give your readers a
definition of the word moratorium" which has
frequently been used In European dispatches of
late?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
Fully Equipped.

Fully Equipped
Bennie's mother found the younEster fasten-
Ing bits OF candle to the backs of the geese
What In the world you doing chid?"
she asked.
They've got honkers in front" said Rennie
$50 I'm fixing them up with tail nghte"-
Youngstown Telegram.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14

The Progrcssives are trying to claim tn,
y. in G. o. p.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14

Even if it isn't filled with tea, Sir Tom
would like to have the cup
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
Wrong Kind

Wrong Kind.
Graft is successful institution. yet il con-
tradicts ordinary business experience"
I'm what wayT'
Isn't 1t continually going into the hands OF
Observation-Disclosures American.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-14
Qualification. for III, Law

Qualifications for the Law.
Stranger-Why is Jones conceded be the
leading lawyer In this vicinity?
Local Resdent-Why. mister. Jones hollcr
parts.-Judgc.