Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 62, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 November 1911 — Twin Gods of War and Melody. [ARTICLE]

Twin Gods of War and Melody.

How do statesmen get themselves Into the frame of mind to declare war? According to a popular German story the method in Bismarck’s case taj.B66 was one that would hardly be suspected. His subordinate Kendell was au expert pianist, and. Sir Mountstuart Grant Duff put it, “used, it is said, to fulfill toward him the function which David fulfilled toward Saul.” On on* evening Bismarck was unusually moody and Kendell surpassed himself at the piano. “Thank you, my dear Kendell,” said Bismarck finally, “you have soothed me and done me so much gfeod; my mind Is made np; we shall declare war against Austria.”