davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18
wrong Al s,nnanra..

OMAHA. Aug. ITO the Editor " The
Bee. In the following sentences the head
OF a local art organization gives his
standard Of art "The true measure OF a
painting Is what II will sell for II J. PIER
point Morgan should purchase for 5000
a painting by some artist. 1t would estab-
lish that artists worth; Il would show
that he Is a s5Oeec artist -
II Omaha should let itself be advertised
by the foregoing art sentiment 1t would
become the laughing stock Of the entire
country. Such statement IL ultra COM
mercial. Is Omaha going to go into
the art dealers business aud realize
profit on its purchases, or is it going to
purchase pictures on their artistic merit
Art can never be Judged from the money
standpoint. We suppose that Rembrandt
received $40 for a painting male him a
SIC artist? We also imagine that. In the
eyes OF the gentleman quoted above. the
complexion Of an enameled, bepowdered,
$4,000 professional beauty is far more
beautiful and to be desired than the fresh,
healthy pink Of sweet lett must belt
cost 50 much more. II foolish millioii-
aire, through his ignorance, pays $4,000
for copy OF a masterpiece this would
automatically raise the saker to the front
rank in artdom.
IL a lawyer makes a brilliant speech. Il
does not necessarily make ali the rest OF
his speeches scintillate. Jealousy has been
attributed as tho cause OF adverse
criticism of recent art purchases. This is
manifestly unjust. Insofar as we know no
criticism has been vouchsafed by any
artist with pictures for sale, or who Is
commercially inclined Local art, however,
10 thankful for the declaration Of art
principle from the founder. We can only
sincerely hope that II is 1ot sustained and
believed In by other art lovers in this
community. DoAN1 POWELL.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18
rhs Lrnohine Of Leo M. Frnnk.

The cowardly lynching OF Leo NJ. Frank by
a Georgia mob. eliminating one Of the most
fragrant outrases ever perpetrated by the in
element Of passion and prejudice. must cause
. shudder in the breast Of every risht-minded
person.
That nothing would satisfy these Georgia
outlaws but the life of Frank. taken either by
legal execution or by murderous violence, has
been plain for some time.
II was undoubtedly the intimidating influ-
ence of this mob spirit that brought about the
conviction Of Frank by a cowed jury. and pre-
vented him from securing the new trial which
he asked.
The same mob spirit drove Governor slaton
cut OF the state for conscientiously exercising
his clemency prerogative in committing the
death sentence to life imprisonment.
The blood thirst of the mob next invented
the fiction OF Franks plans to escape from
prison, and set fellow convict on him with a
butcher knife. imbued with the idea that killing
Frank would earn for him his own liberty.
And finally, this attack having failed OF its
deadly purpose. the prison guards paralyzed by
the mob fever, have been willingly overpowered
by assailants who knew Just what gate to enter,
and where to find their victim in the dark.
The whole affair OF Franks trial. condemna-
tion and taking off Is such trsvesty Of Justice
and such a hldeous horror that people can
hardly believe II to be an actual twentieth CEN
fury occurrence in a sO-called civilized commu-
nity--which, however, is not civilized because
canker-eaten by race prejudice.
While Frank Is now forever beyond the
yengeful malice OF his prosecutors, It will take
eternal time to obIiterate the foul blot upon the
state OF Georgia.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18
Whence Came the Tipi

Several weeks ago former member Of The
Bee staff. now connected with big eastern
paper. stopped here for a day on his way to
China; soon after he passed through the city
another former Bee man. now with the Asso-
ciated Press, came along, hurriedly recalled
from his assignment with the German army,
also on the way to China. Neither had any
definite information to give out other than some
big news was expected to break in China soon.
end they named some other well known war
correspondents who had been withdrawn from
Europe and sent to the Flowery Kingdom. At
the moment China was PROSTATE before Japan,
and apparently Its future OF vassalage was fixed.
II Gid not hold forth very promising field for
big news" especially with the maelstrom still
swirling in Europe.
Now comes the word from Picking that Yuan
shi Kai is considering the propriety of immedi-
etely proclaiming himself as emperor instead OF
president. and II looks as IL something OF an
ebuliition In the teapot we're actually commenc.
ing. What would be interesting to know is
Who passed along the tip that sent those expert.
enced news correspondents on their way to be
on the spot when the trouble commenced in
Chinag Or. is II just another manifestation oil
American newspaper second-sight. once defined
by great editor as tho faculty OF knowing Just
where hell was going to break out next and
having a reporter there2"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18
Peace through Cotton.

wIsNER, Neb, Aug. Ito the Editor
OF The Bee: For many months the news
papers have been full of an agitation for
the suppression OF the export Of muni-
tions Of war to the allies, the idea being
to thereby bring the war to a speedy
close. Kindly allow me to present way
much more effective than any that I
have yet seen proposed. and so simple
that It is wonder that the German
American union has not thought of it
Cotton is the basis OF nearly all modern
smokeless powder. both for big and little
guns. 1t takes an average of perhaps
four or five pounds Of cotton for the dis
charge of every shell. The Scientific
American, In a recent estimate. places
the daily consumption OF cotton for the
manufacture Of smokeiess powder In Ger
many at 100000 pounds. 1t Is probable
that at present America lie the chief
source OF the German cotton supply.
So, until congress can meet and pass the
necessary legislation to suppress the ex-
port Of cotton to Germany, let all the
people who fervently besire TO bring
about peace. turn in and buy up the
available supply OF cotton in this coun-
try and either store 1t away or burn 1t
up so that Germany will not get any OF
It, When Germany's cotton Is all gone.
its guns viii soon cease 20 roar and peace
will be in sight.
LINCOLN RILEY. M. d.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18
People and Events

In an attempted holdup IN Pnladelphia the victim
fought off the hghwRyman with bottle OF grape
Juice The incident demonstrates that bottled grape
juice carries some ginger.
professional beggar IN New York. who Was run
In for doing business IN prohibited sections was found
TO have q so In real money slowed away In his
clothes The discovery stin further shadows the re-
pute OF q touching vocation.
The court OF domestic relations % Chicago re.
Gently ordered mother 20 spank her l7-year-od son
and provided adequate assistance 10 execute the
tence The utility and Versatility OF modern courts
insure continuance OF all the comforts OF home.
nice stream Of molasses dropping from freight
train spread section OF the rails oe the Lacka-
wanna road and stuck a passenger train on the up
grade. pusher with sand went 70 the rescue.
Moiasses IL a. effective srasshopper Juice In halt
ing trains
Tue persistent refusal Of local authorities 70
squelch a notorious gambling Joint In New Orleans
prompted governor Of the state 70 raid the place
with q squad Of militia fine bunch Of the best
citisens' we're caught in the act. and four caught
broken limbs IN leaping for liberty The pocket thrills
o. the old lottery die slowly.
The grown-up daughters OF the 'sooners" who
rushed into Oklahoma some twenty-five years
not backward IN making known their wants Reply
ing to a government inquiry 10 whaf most
needed farmers wife said she would be perfectly
happy Uncle Sam sent her enough money 10 buy
two cows. a set OF teeth and automobile
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18
&. I |

omahas arrival a. a metropolitan city is marked
By the letting OF contract 20 Meadiniber 70 build
police patrol wagon 20 be ready for by October
The wagon cost 500 and viii require two horses
party WAS given BY Mrs. Annie Devine Al col
North Eighteenth 70 number OF friends an adj
vance featviiy 70 her marriage 70 officer oBoyle 81
the police force.
John Echmlnka Of the Rnde Real Estate agency h
supporting broad and tender smile. an because he
Ii the father Of twins
The final draft OF the contract between the city
school board for the erection Of city hall was
signed upA The names going Il being Mayor Boyd
for the city D. Points and Charles connoyeT for the
school board. and Richard s Hall ana William coburn
FOR the business committee The building Il 10 cost
not less than Ieooo o. which the school board a 70
Furnish one-eishfh. but not 70 exceed $4,000
Mrs 0eof1e olacomini and daughters have re-
turned from spffi Lake.
p E and Joseph Her have eone 70 Chicago to al
tepd the mecllas Of the whisky pool
Ar clarence Howard who graduated AZ the 81
Louis Manual IfaininE school. writes to Of his
Omaha friends thar he has secured the position OF
assistant A. Of tho railroad shops IN 81 kouis
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18

was 90 slgnally honored by the kaiser.
and who is a German. TO stop the manu-
facture Of material destined to shatter
the bodies OF loyal German patriots7
But there are others engaged In the
same horrible trafficl
Mr.. Frick! Mr.. steinmetEi Both Ger
mans
And there are others.
The Allls-Chalmers company Of MIL
waukee owned by the Pabst Brewing
company, Germans. are manufacturing
and selling shrapnel to the allies
Many other manufacturing interests can
be named, controlled by German cap
ital. engaged in this traffic, such as the
Bethlehem Steel works, the United states
Steel company, General Electric COM
pany, American Locomotive works, Hol-
land Submarine Boat company; the ma
jority of stock in these concerns is
owned by Schwab, Frick. Holland. Pabst,
Steinmetz, all good German Americans.
We would all like to see this gigantic
conflict come to an end and peace and
prosperity and good will reign on this
earth. and we believe that the German
Americans can do much to bring II to
an early close by appealing to the patriot
ism of their fellow German-Americans
who are manufacturing and selling this
death-dealing material, TO sink the lust
for gold and let arise in its place a love
Of the fatheriand.
Let the eloquent German-Americsn
patriot. DIR. Hexamer. and our fellow
citizen. Mr.. Haller, and other German
American leaders unite in this effort and
much more good will result than can be
accomplished by launching invectlve at
those who are not responsible for the
present situation.
STACY HALL, NJ. d.
Bee Building
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18
som. Refre.hment.

Admiral Fletcher. during the manehvers at New
port told a story at a garden party.
The navy is as abstemous from ethical reasons =
ne began. "as old Stingee from miserliness
"oid stingee was entertaining boyhcod friend one
evening HIS shore cottage After couple OF hours
OF dry talk the old FELLOW said. genially;
Would you like some refreshment-a cooling
draueht say-Georgef
why. yes; don't care II / do' said George and
he passed his hand his mouth and frightened
up, wonderfully.
Good said Stngee. III Just open this window,
There's fine breeze biowing'.'-New York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18
al 10 Motorcyele RIders.

NEW YORK. Aug. Ito the Editor
of The Bee: / have read with a great
deal of interest the statements made by
an Omaha probation officer and also by
James c. Van Avery. vice president OF
the Omaha Motorcycle club. on both sides
OF the question, OF whether motorcycles
lead more girls TO ruin than do automo-
biles
II seems to me that an argument of this
sort IL foolish. There Is not doubt in
the world but what there Is certain
proportion Of folks in all classes Of So
ciety who are prone to do the things they
should not do. Whether the proportion
is higher in the class that ride in iuxuri-
GUS four-wheeled vehicles than IL is
among those who ride on the simpler and
less expensive motorcycle Ia not the ques-
ton. Certain II Is that In either case
this element ia small. though its work is
Of a sort that brings both classes of
vehicles into d.srepute.
II Is up to the real seif-respecting folks
who take their pleasure on the motor
cycle or in the automobile to cleanse
their ranks OF those who use the vehicle
TO further ends which are far removed
from our standard Of morality. SseaSins
Tor the motorcyclist. or Tor the xO,VOO 81
them who are members OF the Federation
OF American Motorcyciists, wish to say
that that organization Is doing every
thing It's its power to get rid OF this un-
desirable element. The members who are
prone 20 do the things they ought not are
Immediately expelled from the body.
while those who bear regulations that
will not stand investigation are never adj
mltted.
The organization stands first for clean
riders. clean sports and strict conform
ity with the laws and ordinances which
govern the use OF motorcycles In the va
rious states and municipalities through
out the United States, and We desire
nothing more than the support of each
rider who stands for the same things.
T.. +. HALLOCK.
Manager Federation Of American Motor
cyclists Publicity Bureau.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18

"Jiggs had a hoard OF useless intor-
nation"
In what respect?"
"He Is considered an authority on In
ternational law."-Buffalo Express.
Hc-Madam, I am proud to inform you
l am n self-made man.
She-You needn't be- Anybody can see
some amateur had bungled the 1ob.-Bal-
tlmore American.
Mrs Kicker-This song ad says, Try
this on your piano" l wonder II IT'S
worth while7"
KIcler-Get the neighbors TO try It on
there's first. IL II does their piano any
good we'll see II IL can cure ours.--Judse.
Bling Borely Is going to take up rail-
reading.
Bang-So many nice girls have told
him TO make tracks that l don't wonder
at it-Town Topics.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18
To Stop Needless Disfranohissment.

Hernia Legislature does away with the disfran-
chisement Of the voter who happens to move
from one voting district TO another in the in
ciaiist member, and that the socialists claim
credit for It, makes 1t nonethelsss praiseworthy
Hereafter California voter. moving from one
district TO another In the same county within
thirty days Of an election. may so back 20 his
old polling place and cast his ballot. whereas
hundreds upon hundreds used TO lose their votes
altogether each year because OF moving across
precinct lines within the penalized period.
II II Is a good law for California. and works
out well there, why not also for Nebraskal
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18
Twice Told Tales
Nothing I'm Them.

william" said the good wife. looking up from
her paper. here see article that says a man out
in Kansas Il suing his wife for divorce simply be-
she went through his pockets after he was
asleep Goodness knows. William. probably the poor
woman never got a cent from the brute of husband
In any other wayl
"Uh. huh" replied william
william" came from his better half don't you
dare sit there and uh-huh' in such manneri
What would you do II you woke up and found me
going through your pocketsT'
'Who--mer' asked the sleepy husband who had
already turned his pay envelope the boss OF
the house. Why. ia set up and help you search Of
course. my deari'-Puck
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18

Cities and towns Of the west rebnffsd In
their requests for modern railroad stations
might draw some comfort BY copying the sign
OF Long Island town Don't judge the town
BY the station. We built the town. the railroad
company built the station"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18

OMAHA. Aug. 6-To the Editor OF The
Bee; why is IL that German-Americans
accuse this government OF Partially TO
the allies because II does not stop the
sale OF munitions OF war; Do they not
know that every neutral country has =
legal right to sell such stuff TO belliger-
enta. and do they not know that the
German government recognises this
right and has never protested against
such transactionsg
II the German-Americans want 10 stop
this traffic they should direct their
protests 70 the men who are manufacture
ing the shells and shrapnel ana other
destructive engines OF war.
Schwab Is one:
What is his nationality
German.
who was il that about five years ago
was decorated by the kaiser with the
cross OF the red eagieg
Schwab.
why don't they ask Mr.. sehwab. who
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18

Why is II that the candidates for office who
are loudest with promises of retrenchment and
economy during the campaign are always after
election most reckIessly insistent on appropria-
tons that 90 the topmcst limitf
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18

But II the fans must choose between giving
up soda pop or the umpire, most OF them would
unquestlonabiy prefer 70 dispense with the UNI
pire and decide all disputed points OF the game
By popular vote.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18
5e0Sees6&
rlsMsSsRoaf
whitmore Lac. Aked Letter.

WWNNHIUFN NlNHEN HhWW H0Nt"Es
VALLEY. Aug. ito the Editor OF
The Bee: For the enclosed coin please
send me copies OF The Bee containing
Or. Aked's letter about DR.. billy" Sun
day ! thank you for publishing II, and
will do what can to disseminate IT, I
cannot understand how right-minded peo-
pie can enjoy. or tolerate. Sundays
smutty harangues.
w. G. wHITMoRE.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18
SUNNY GEMS.

Little Fred took a neighbor's boy w 70
see the new baby. The neighDors oog
stood gazing. but saying nothing. 80.
'fWelli" blurted out Freddie, ain Z
you got no thinks about himf Boston
Transcript
'How's that young man ] see calling
on you l6tely7'
Hes a pill. but he brings me lots OF
candy" e..
Trying to sugar-coat himself, az u
were. "-louisville COurier-Journal
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18

American factories are working on an order
for 4.0OO. 100000 cigarettes for the soldiers Of
the allies. For some time past observers at
the front have urged change OF atmosphere
al the gas belt. Their appeal touched the right
spot.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18

For the moment the real estate market in
the Balkans Il the liveliest on earth. Dealers
frame up deals regardless OF their ability 10 give
a clear title. Bargain rate commissions go to
buyers who oblgate themselves TO shoot In the
right direction.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18

Talk OF peace grows in the east and the
west-in the old world and in Mexico. The wish
Is father 10 the thought. Neutrals and victims
alike are weary Of the strife ana their hopes
find expression in the universal longing for an
end TO slaughter and destruction.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18

And lot OF good American people will keep
on talking about "Barbarous Mexico" and about
atrocities" in the European war arena. while
shutting their eyes tight to Georgia.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18

The School board win proceed to carry out
half of It's building program at once. deferrins
the remainder. Now watch the scramble Of
each locality to score In the first half.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18

Standard oil comes in Tor another hot vocal
roast. John D's favorite child cannot win pop
ular esteem 30 lone as the public 10 excluded
ffom its celebrated melon" patch
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18

The stain on Georgia's escutcheon, III
Macbeth's. will not out.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18

Germany has raised it's war loans to the
British limit Of $4,000. 100000. The time is
approaching when the golden bullets will do the
greatest execution.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18

Let us hope those striking corset-makers
have not gone out to stay.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18

omaha's place among the bright spots on the
buslness map.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18

The Mexican raiders should be credited with
good taste in selecting Texas as the most attrac-
tive place for their graveyard.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18

Nancy Hanks. once the fastest horse on the
trotting track. is dead. But only the old-timers
will remember Nancy.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-18

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed 20 thSn. Ad-
dress win be changed as often as requested.
South Bend news-times., 1915-03-13
NEW INF|ELD IS
NEED THIS YEAR
At NOTRE DAME
Many Promising Candidates
Are Getting Attention of
COaCh-SeveraI New Men
Want Jobs as Pitchers.

With the start of practice games
and outdoor work, Coach Harper is
beginning to get a line on the candi-
dates for the Notre Dame baseball
team and their ability in the different
positions
The first practice game was held
Thursday afternoon, on an improvlsed
diamond in Brownson field, the reg
ular diamonds not being in shape as
yet. Harper sent the men through
another practice SkirmiSh yes
terday afternoon. He stated yester-
day that these little battles would
come pretty often for a while. In
this way he can get the best chance 10
see the men at their worth. The
pitchers Will not be worked hard in
the games for the present. They will
only be allowed to work two or three
innings apiece in each game for
while
Since Coach Harper is facing the
task of developing an almost entirry
new infield, interest centers about the
candidates for the infeld berths.
Upper" Lathrop, brother of the
White Sox pitcher who formerly
twirled for Notre Dame looks good
at the third sack. Lathrop put up
steady, consistent game in the out
field last season and was one of the
Notre Dame teams best hitters.
Coach Harper decided to give the big
fellow a trial at third base, and al
though his position has been in the
outfield heretofore, he looks like a
conner in the inner defense. Upper"
handles himself we'll at the far corner
and has a beautiful whip. With a
little experience, he should develop
into star at third and it is likely he
will be kept there. He has been
showing the earmae5s of a conner in
the workouts at third base to date.
Pete MOtts is going good behind the
bat and he will give the best of the
candidates a hard fight for the posi-
tiOn of partner to Joe Kenney at the
backstop position. Motts has a good
head, is a steady catcher and has a
swell peg. In interhall baseball he
was a star and ne has been going
great guns in the training work,
"Gillie" Ward, another new man
on the varsity squad, is being worked
in the outfield. Ward played second
base on the st. Joe team in the inter-
hall league last spring and was one
Of the best hitters in the entire or
ganization. Despite the fact that he
weighs nearly 200 pounds Ward has
fair speed. He is a cool, consistent
player and knows how to handle the
ball. Coach Harper hopes to see the
big fellow develop into a hard slug
ger, as he stands up to the bat and
poles them out in great fashion.
Other new men are showing up
we'll in the various positions Coach
Harper has had little opportunity to
get good line on the new pitchers.
Slim Walsh is going especially good
and Boland, Dorwin, Fitzgerald and
Flynn are beginning to hit their real
strides.
South Bend news-times., 1915-03-13
WILL FIGHT TO THE LAST
indianapolis VIII Not Stand For Re
movaI of Hoosier Team.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, March "a
we will fight 10 the last ditch 10 pre-
vent any move to transfer the 1ndi.
annapolis Federal league team to New
York, Newark or anywhere else"
This was the statement F'rid,.y OF
John A. George. treasurer OF the Fed.
eral champions. Mr.. George said hs
knew of no move being on foot &C
transfer the franchise OF the Indi.
annapolis team. Gen. Mgr. Watkins
corroborated the foregoing statement
when questioned regarding a curren'
report from Chicago that the Indi.
annapolis Feds might be switched e
the east If Kansas City won out IN
their suit.
South Bend news-times., 1915-03-13
HIGH TEAMS WILL MEET
and South Bend to- Play
This Afternoon.

Mishawaka and South Bend high
school are billed TO clash in their
second game of basket ball this year
at the Y. NJ. c. A. this afternoon at
8 o'clock. AS a curtain raiser to the
big game. the second teams Of the
two schools will play.
Students of both schools are watch
ing the outcome of this game with
interest as Mishawaka won the first
game from the locals at the Misha-
waka gym. Although it was the first
basket ball victory ever scored over
South Bend by a Mishawaka team.
the squad of that institution is perked
up about it and reports have it that
they are prepared to battle to the last
ditch