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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29
\ NInrc Incident

Z ONE idea of the great destruction In
y property values caused by the European
war may he gained from the small amount
Of interest excited by the sinking of the
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, one of tho most
ma gnihcent ocean liners OF the world.
In ordinary times the loss Of such vessel
would have been worth the lead position in
any newspaper even though no lives were
lost, while to-day whatever news value 1t has
iF due not to the loss to the world, not chief
" TO the loss OF its monetary value 10 Ger
many. but TO the fact that 1t is an armed
cruiser. and is further evidence of British
control Of the
When great loss such as this goes almost
unnOted, solely as a loss OF values. the whole
sale destruction on all sides must be enor-
nous Ii that Is mere incident of war and
not q calamity, what must he the total?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29
Nobel Prize for Wilson

Q OMETHlNG Of the sardonic seems to at
~ tach TO the discussion at this time Of
the award of the Nobel peace prize. With
one whole hemisphere engaged in strife and
destruction and slaughter more inapt time.
it would seem. could scarcely be selected for
talk Of peace and its reward. Norways
Storthing. which must award the prize. is it
self engaged in consideration of armament
and Of the disposition Of troops. All mems
thoughts are Of war and not Of peace
And yet there is peace There are two
hemispheres. and in one of them the clash OF
arms, the means OF tho dying the walls of
the afflicted are not heard. In of them
danger of war has just been avcrted, and
two continents at peace.
For this condition, In so marked contrast
to that Of the rest of the world, a few men
are responsible, and no one more than
Woodrow Wilson, President Of the United
States. But for him the West as we'll as the
East would be engaged in war. But for him
brothers of the north would be killing broth
Of the south. But for him farmers and
mechanics Of one tongue would be tearing at
the thrOats OF farmers and mechanics who
speak another.
Nor is that all. He has not only prevented
big war. but he has helped end a smaller
one. He has not only preserved the peace
Of his own country but has also brought
peace out of war TO neghbor No one man
has done more than he to deserve the Nobel
peace prize for the year, and no one man,
with the exception Of William j. Bryan and
Sir Edward Grey. has even attempted 10 do
as much. The devious ways of European
diplomacy have been unknown routes to him.
but along the straight path Of right and gen
erous dealing he needed no other guide than
his own conscience. He has followed it, and
it has led him to peace.
sense OF justice. well as OF patriotic
pride, urges all Americans TO support the
claims which will be put before the Storthing
for ,lr. Wilson. and desire for proper
recognition OF a great service 10 humanity
Will make the same appeal to the citizens of
all countries.
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Belgium

OPINIONS may sincerely differ az to the
~ rights ard wrongs of the present Euro
pean quarrel. but surely there can be no diff
ference Of opinion in this country in deplor-
ing the plight in which Belgium finds itself
Here was a peaceful, industrious people,
whose immunity was supposed to be sale
guarded by the most solemn pledges from the
big powers Suddenly, without act Of her
own, a host of armed men crosses her from
tiers, Stays her sons and lays waste her
countryside.
Having done this, demand is made for a
war contribution" which Belgium is unable
10 pay. Fear is expressed that Belgian art
treasures will be seized in lieu of the money
payment. Such part of world opinion that
remains sane and has the power to express
itself must needs go out in sympathy to the
sorely-tried little country, which has given
such signal proof Of valor and love of coun-
try. Nothing can ever repay poor little Bel
GUM for what she has already undergone.
The American heart. which understands SO
we'll and sympathizes so fully with any ma
lions desire 10 preserve it's Independence. is
profoundly moved at the thought that gal
liant Begiums travail is not yet over
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29
The Size of Armies

THE immensely Of the armies put into the
field by the warning nations OF Europe
has been matter Of frequent comment and
much wonder, but, after all, the fea ture con-
tanning the most elements of surprise is the
rapidity OF the mobilization, rather than its
extent and the number taking part Ger
many has probably placed 100000 men in
be fields on both borders, and will probably
before the end Of the struggle comes. place
6,000,oe0 in arms. This out Of a population
IF 100000.
IN 1861 the population of the United States,
exclusive ut slaves, about 27.00O,00O.
az this number nearly 100000, or one. in
eight served in the Union and Confederate
armies To equal that number proportional
ly. Germany would have TO put more than
A,oNUUoH men IN the field Ii the war last
-FOUR years This she may do. hat for the pres
oni 81 is NE number of men in action at one
time, and rol The number of men in arms or
prepared To take arms, that is exceptional
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29
FART Ill

The extreme party. known as the
Mountain. was led by Robes Sphere.
They represented Paris. They began by
opposing the coming war. but later not
only favored II. but actually sent to the
guillotine tho Girordins. who then had
set their faces against ii.
In December, 1871, Louis asked the
King OF Prussia TO MOBILIZE on tho
French frontier 10 prevent tho spread
OF the revolution. Neither the Prus-
needed the warning. They both had
sensed the danger 10 their thrones.
Then, too, tho revolution had abol-
ished the teudal rights OF Austrian
princes in hlsacc; Il had annexed the
papsl state OF Avisnon, and had out
ragged other conNcntionalitics. war
MAS finally declared. and France went
out To fight two enemies whose com
bincd armies were about six times as
great numerically as her body OF an
trained troops.
But her army had gained now
spirit. II was CouseCrated TO democ-
racy. 1t felt that 1t was carrying n
crusade for the freedom OF mankind
10 all the world. spirit OF unity
pcrvaded 1t. and the manifesto OF the
Duke OF Brunswick. demanding the
restoration OF the monarchy in France
and threatening TO treat the revo!u
tonary authorities as rebels. set them
abiaze with patriotism.
II was a this critical period tina; the
Marseilles battalion arrived IN Paris.
having marched all the way. and
brought the immorta. air OF Rouget de
Lisle, which 1till inspires rcvolutiona-
ries in whatever land II is heard.
August 10 the mob attacked the
Tu!leries, routed the 5000 who guarded
II and looted the palace
The royal family fed TO the hall OF
parliament, where they were ovcrtaken
and imprisoned In the tower OF the
temple. Danton, supported by the mill
tary. uhurped their place. The adher-
ents OF the crown were arrested b.
scores, while the army lists were filed
for the war
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29
Public Documcn, Distributions

Commenting the report OF tho Interstate
Commerce Commission In what is known a. the
per cent rate Increase case, tho Outlook
presses the wieh that important public docu-
ments light he obtained easily by any citizen
on his application at his local post office The
Idea here Is that the people should he advised
through the post office OF the various public
documents issued they from the press.
and be given free access to them upon anpli-
cation. an idea which strikes US as cminentiy
practical and commenda BILE.
Government publications notoriously mis-
fits because OF defective distribution. Many
valuable reports and treaties are Issued. but lose
their force by falling to get promptly into the
hands OF people who could and would utilize
them and with tremendous resultant waste
OF effort and money. Distribution applica
ton through the post -oiicc would stop this
waste in large measure and concomitantiy cN-
pcditc delivery TO the desired destnat ion--Ohio
state Journal
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Despite the fact that the Womcns Social
and Political Union of England, the militant
organization, had declared truce in its oper-
ations against the British government
count of the grave crisis in the affairs OF the
country, and despite the fact OF the release OF
suffrage prisoners. the dispatches tell OF OF
the worst outbreaks of suffrage fanaticIsm vet
recorded
Under the circumstances the most charitable
judgment Of the truce breakers is that they
have gone dany subject and The most
charitable disposition to make of those guilty
of the violence would he put them in a
insane asylum, where they might nurse their
issue, for which they have sense OF decent
perspective. without doinS damage to the coun-
try's reputation for good and credit with
the outside world for single minded patriotism
baltimore American.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29
City Contract priu,ine.

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch
Slr,-in Your issue Of this date there ir ,uh
lishcd an article in regard to city cor,rant
printing, in which the following statement p n
pears; "P
'INdc w Saunders has the contract for the
JOB work. Several city departments have regis
tered complaints against the delay in dellverinr
work required by them 9
The manner In which the above appears forc.s
Inc public TO the belief that have failed m
dchNer my ~ork according 10 contract which is
o'ut'iN wrong. appeared before the Ad-
mihstr"tlve board this morning TO INQUIRE II
any complaint had been made. and was Informed
a5"t ~, me interview In regard to the printing
OF Yesterday before tho board that M, go
WaF MOI mentioned In any Particular and tina
as Tar as thcy Knew had given entire salts
faction with my contract.
As long as YOU have Mt to mako thi.
mat!er pubic in the way YOU did. | think | am
c.t,t.cu 10 statement eXemptng from any
criticism. and shall expect the same AZ go"
hands and the same prominence given to re .
Facuoh that YOU did to your statement
~ CLYDE w. SAUNDERS
richmond, va, August IS, 1914
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29
WHAT WAS NEWS
FIT TY YEARS AGO

Each fresh development in regard to tho
battle of August 25 near Reamss Station, on
the Weldon Railroad, makes our victory more
complete. More than $500 prisoners were cap
tured, ono OF whom was Acting BriSadier-
General Gutter. One OF the results OF the VIC
tory Is TO check the further obstruction OF the
Weldon Railroad.
Something Is the matter with the Yankee
soldiers soldiers OF the Army OF the Potomac. From
Spotsy lvania to Cold Harbor they fought with
impctuosity and courage. But now thew nzht
with far less VIM
Altosethcr. the position in front OF Peters
burg is quite favorable az could be OK
pcctod and the prospects are bright and
Frightening.
The city was alive yesterday with a rumor
that Early had inflicted severe chastisc-
ment upon Sheridan's forces on the northern
border. Martinsburg
1t was currently reported yesterday that the
enemy had landed in force at the White House
on tho Pamunkcy River. twenty four miles
from Richmond, and that their advance had
reached Tunstalrs Station
Most OF the prisoners captured at Reans on
Thursday have been brought to this city. We
are informed that Hancocks adjutant-gencral
escaped from the train Saturday. but
captured yesterday while swimming the river
Cairo and Memphis dispatches state that
General FORESTS forces, which entered the
latter city, captured about 80 prisoners many
OF whom afterwards escaped.
Five Hundred Thousand Collins Wanted--C;et
Your Mourning Clothes" Under this rather
funcralcd headline the La Crosse tWis) Demo-
crat walls over Lncoln's last call for half
million
Two ncendiary fires have occurred during
the last two days The double frame stable
owned by John NJ Daniel and Captain " NJ
Norhect. on Council Chamber Hill. burned
Saturday night, and yesterday morning the
stable of Or. l.. R. Warning, In the rear of the
universaliSt Church, burned.
The store of Francis 3. Hart. near the corner
OF Cary and Thirteenth Streets robbed OF
$4,000 worth OF groceries Saturday night.
a scmIonicial telegram from Washington says
There are no grounds for the rumors. so
assiduously reported, that the President pro-
poses TO send peace commi ssioners to the rebels
The rumor that armistice had been pro-
posed Is without foundation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29
Prusaians Invade Ionruy.

Meanwhile Brunswick, leading the
allies. had invaded French soil a,
LonSwy. 80 often mentioned in present
day dispatches. when NO. as thcn. the
invaders are Prussians and Austrian
\ few days later the garrison al Yer
dun surrendered
The Girondin idealists conduct Of the
Mar had proved failure 20 far The
spirit with which tho army went out
10 nsht almost evsporeted The SOL
diers broke and ran. Tho allies SVEN,
everything before them. Enthusiasm
proved no match for discipline tactics
and accurate artillery. In rage the
mobs fell upon the jais where were
Imprisoned tho suspected supporters OF
the court. and in September 100 were
famous act was given by Marat
September 20 the third assembly
known as tho convention, met. and it
continued for three years to give
France what government it had, If
government II can be called. The
seco I'd day OF the session 1t voted
unanimously that royalty he abolished
The next DAY 1t was decided that public
documents should bear the date The
First Year OF the Republic" Thus
came first into official use the dcsig-
nation of new form OF government
About this time also, 10 the surprise
OF all concerned the allies negotiated
for cessation OF hostilties and their
withdrawal from French soil. Not only
had they met with an unexpected check
In their Invasion, just as the Germans
ala this month in Belgium. but sickness
ana failure of the commissary to keen
up connections had reduced them 10 a
state where peace was necessary.
When everything seemed TO favor
me new republic violent dissension
broke out between the municipal and
Tho national government In the con-
vention. The former was now carried
away by the revolutionary and milf
tary spirit, and the Girondins were
the especial objects OF Its hatred and
suspicion. The Mountain. supported by
the municipal government, was de-
termined on the strong hand in ad-
ministration 1t dccrced fraternity
with all peoples battling for freedom.
II advocated breaking faith with Eng
land and others by opening the Scheldt.
and on January 5. 1893 the convention
voted the Kings death. lie assembled
the scaffold six days later. and San
sons knife put an end to Louis
The war party should have been sat
.shed. for the republic was soon fight
ing Spain, England and Holland. Du
nouriez. who had-led It's armies against
Austria and Prussia. soon found his
force In the Rhine country without
proper basis, and he retreated to Ncer-
wnden, where he suffered a bad de-
feat.
But the republics trouble was not all
with Its foreign enemies. 1t had
revolution Of it's own TO combat. several
Of them. La Vendec, the country at
the mouth Of the Loire. had fought
the conscription OF February. not only
as such, but because the people de-
tested tho revolution and all 1t stood
for. They rose en- masse. captured sew
eral villages. and butchered the Of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

Letters to the Editor must not be over 200
words In length, and tho name and address,
of the writer must accompany each communal
cation. not necessarily for publication, hut as
evidence of good faith. Write o one side
Is TO he returned. Partisan letters concern
Ing the European viii not be published.
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10 inc iditor OF The Times Dispatch
Sr-four timely article street car imam
cheney as cXemplifed in blocking IN. re,r
doorway assumes just little too much II,
there were sufficient seats TO accommodate Tho
patrons OF Inc cars there would ne no crowdins
around tho entrance. II is seats the crowd
awaits when II blocks the aisles. The remedy
is with the transportation company rather NAV
win the public. Your article assumes that rho
patrons should be content TO stand but stand
towards the front OF the cars instead OF the
more universal way, wherever dividends dcpend
on strap hangers, OF standing and jamminr
"c". INC entrance g. T.. WRAY
Chesterfield Va, August %, 1914
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Mnrk Twain on Prob,b,,,or

crossing the Atlantic with Mark Twain sew
eral years ago. said w. C. T. IT, woman "I
asked MS opinion Of tho prob ibition law His
replF was very characteristic, very humorous:
am friend of temperance and want II 10
succeed ne SAID. hut don't think prohibition
- Pi"c''chi' Inc Germans YOU see, prevent It.
LOOK at them am sorry to learn that they
nave Just invented method OF making brandy
put o. saWdust. Now, what chance'wil prohi-
go OUT ana get drunk with fence rail? What
is the good OF prohibition If man is abb. To
MAKE brandy mashes out OF the shingles of his
roof. or II he can get dclirum tremens by drinL
Ing me legs of the Kitchen chair?"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29
THE PUBLIC PULSE
Editorial Expressions From Leading
Newspapers


But there is one thing connected with the
conduct of military operations about which there
can lie only one opinion among civilized people.
And that is the employment of airships and
IL ppelns to drop explosives upon dcfcnselcss
nUncombatants. The strongest words in the
Vocabulary Of denunciation are not too strong
10 dcnounce this mode OF warfare. To say
rrcrCly that it is savage, that II is harbarous.
that II equals tho brutalitics OF the wild Indians
who tomahaw ked women and children, or burned
them in their homes, falls short OF describing
tho moral Nervousness OF such act.--Balti-
Evening sun.
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Portsmouth, Va. August -. 1914
Special Pleading u.elcss.

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch.
Sr,-Special pleading seldom. II ever changes
the tide OF sympathy running strong Efforts
20 manufacture sentiment In this country in
regard to the war In Europe must fail Those
VINO sN'npathize with Germany Will syin e.
pathlze with her 10 the end unless they are
alenated by German actions. Those who sym.
phthze win the allies have made up their
minds. which also can only be changed nv,
new Developments There is no need for tn.
representatives of the nations continue q
thrash over old ground. G. y q
Richmond. August IS. 1914
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29
A Name for the Aynr.

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-While searching for IA for war
in Europe why overlook tho name which comes
10 nearly every lip when IL Is discussed? Nine
out OF ten speak of IL The European
War" Names of seldom made TO
order or by historians. Usage usually names
them and historians accept. r r G.
Richmond, Va. August oS 1914
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29
War New, To-Day and Ye.terdny.

TO the Editor or The Times Dispatch
Sir-l have been reading your news OF nftv
years ago column and then the of the
war to-day. Censorship seems have put the
news gathering business back 10 What II was
then. The accounts OF the European war arc
not much more complete than those OF the
war OF lS6l-65. The strictness OF the military
censorship apparently counter bal dances the
superiority Of modern equipment and methods
REA DER.
Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29

Surely there is not a patriotic American
citizen who does not rejoice In President Will
sons matchlcss achievement in securing peace
in Mexico without resort to arms says the
Virginia Gazette. of Williamsburg. 1t would
he pleasant to believe that, but unfortuna tcly
1t is impossible. Some partisans showed their
disappointment too clearly. OF course. they
would not admit 1t. but they signs OF
''rcJoicing'' that Democratic President was
not put in Il hole.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29

The Times Dispatch quotes from Tcnny-
sons 'Loxley's Hail. Whore shall find the
poem asks the Norfolk Virginian- Pilot. And
VIC can't blame 1t on,the linotype. either.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29

Genuine sports those Americans stranded
abroad who prefer to remain see the fun.
says the Farmville Herald. That's one name
for them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29

used TO be we'll off before the war started
Poor man. is that so?' And what was YOUR
business"
II Aecturer for international neaco"
Detroit Free Press
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29
Only Thing IN stanIl

Secretary Bryan has Cancelled all his Chau-
tauqua engagements. But 1t took a European
war to make him do it--Pittsburgh Gazette
Times
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29
WAYSIDE CHATS WITH
OLDVIRGINIA EDITORS

That Tag the Bachelor" editorial shows It's
head again In Virginia week late. 1t has
done its part 1t is time now to call out the
reserves.
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Uncle Sam-Gamc Wsrde. g.

= EQuESTS received from time to time by
The Times Dispa tch for informa ton re-
Gardng the game laws of the State indicate
the interest felt in the subject by citizens, and
suggests means by which game and fish in
Virginia can be protected.
The State of Virginia has lust perfected it's
camo laws and provided for wardens to en-
force them, while the United States govern
ment has entered It's own field by the passage
OF the Weeks Mclean migratory bird law and
has recently appointed inspectors for Viz
ginia. With the help OF the citizens Of the
State these officials can DO good work in
the preservation of fish and game especially
birds. within the confines Of the Common
wealth, but they can achieve their purpose
moro easily and more efficiently If they re-
ccivo tho aid and co-opera ton of sportsmen
and others interested in the enforcement Of
tho laws, Violations should be reported to
the State authorities or TO the Department
Of Agriculture, Bureau of Biological Survey
Washington.
Help Uncle Sam help In the preservation of
wild life in Virginia
II there are any convicts left in South Car
DINA prisons. they are the chief mourners al
Blease's political funeral. If not. tho honor
goes TO the might-bo Convicts.
"A now day has dawned in South Carolina.
says an exchange. Oh. we'll. South Carolina
has nothing on Virginia. new day dawns
in his State every twenty -four hours.
ilo may be silent, but It's safe bot that
ex-senator Beveridge Is uplifting something or
somebody somewhere.
Sick transit" as T. r. remarked when his
special for Republicans wouldn't bulge out Of
the station.
The small boy chirps that when il comes
- irrestible advances, tho STATS can all
learn from the first day of school.
The statesmen issue white books and white
papers to explain why Europe is being stain
Cd red.
VIII Francis Joseph change the family
name 10 Mshapsburg?
bulle,-headed man is not necessarily
military taCtician
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29

The latest dance In Europe is the dance OF.
death. II is hoped IL will never reach American
shores-Memphis Commercial Appeal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29
John Lind of the Powers,

NaturaiiN enough. the unspeakable Turk /,
making no noise In the European concert
Washington Post.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29

The Newport News Press also takes ason
to direct attention to our spelling of l.ocksley
Hall. we admonish young friend tu con-
suit that handy reference book the next time
he undertakes to spell certain Tcnnysonan
poem il says. If anybody else jumps that
mistake. going to lay the blame the
linotype. after all
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-29

The statesmen issue white books and white
papers to explain why Europe is being stain
Cd red.