davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03
Percentage Against U-Boat
Post,

When the statement was made some time ago
that none OF the inventions thus far submitted
gave promise of decisively defeating the U-boat. it
was accepted by many persons as rejecting
hopeless state of affairs for allied shipping and
conceding ultimate victory to the undersea ter
rors This is far from the truth. What the naval
authority quoted in the statement did say was
that no invention thus far submitted would be able
to eliminate the submarines. But while no means
have yet been found of driving the U-boa, from
the seas, certain methods have been formulated
which reduce the effectiveness OF their work very
materially and these means are being actively em-
ployed and TO good purpose. To defeat the aims
of the U-boat warfare it is by no means essential
that way be found to sweep the pests from the
ocean highways entirely. All that is needed is
to render the percentage OF their successful at
tacks small enough and the undersea campaign is
failure. This the Allies are doing, little by little
By various means, some OF defensive, others OF
an aggressive nature.
One of the most effective means is now de-
clared by shipping authorities TO be the simple
expedient of extreme speed Vessels capable OF
making twenty knots an hour, they declare, are
virtually immune from U-boat attack and the can
ger increases in exact proportion as the speed OF
the ship dirnnishes. Tabulations OF the sinkings
of merchantmen during the campaign bear this
out. II is obvious then that if the Allies can
provide sufficient very swift carriers this means
alone will solve the problem. But when il is re-
membered that various other safeguards, such as
submarine ehasers, chain nets and steel rod pro-
tectors applied to hulls, armed carriers and con-
voys, constantly increasing patrols and host OF
other means, all are nibhling away at the per-
centage Of sinkngs, saving a ship here, sinking a
U-boat there. il is a certainty that as time, goes
on the percentage OF gain must increasingly favor
the Allies The U-boaf menace may be safely said
- haye shot its bolt"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03
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Council of Defense and Criticism

Omaha, Aug. 2.-To the Editor of
The Bee: Frank A. Agnew, in an
otherwise unobjectionable lette r,
speaks rather slightingly of the Coun-
Gil of Defense for making a noun
tain out of a mole hill, as they did in
the case of a few Lutherans This
would require no comment If il stood
alone. But il does not The habit
oi speaking of the Council of Defense
in this way seems to be growing.
Now there is no excuse for any mis-
take or ignorance in that mattel. The
Council of Defense is made up of in
telligent, patriotic men who would be
glad to be relieved of much of the
work they are called upon to do. They
did not act hastily or on insufficient
evidences, as anyone can learn by
little investigation. Before they said
anything about the Lutheran church
they had ample evidence, documentary
and otherwise, that there were more
than IAN isolated Lutheran minister
or two" who were saying things not
patriotic, to put 1t very mildly. One
really patriotic Lutheran minister
thought otherwise and was quickly
convinced to the contrary by the coun-
Gil and is now actively at work coun-
teracting and offsetting the work of
some Of his fellow ministers. Anyone
who will go to the council in the same
spirit will be convinced very quickly
OF both the wisdom and necessity for
its action.
Moreover, its action has had the de-
sired result. II has advertised broad
cast the fact that there is someone on
the job; that nothing short of genuine
American Jt-ba +r,y
actually at war. Men who have been
thinking and talking loosely have been
brought up standing and started to
thinking more closely about the mat
ter. Many of them have revised their
opinions and those who have not (and
there are still entirely too many of
them in Nebraska some of them i'll
official positions of responsibility
nave at least become a little more
cautious. Men who utter plain Amer
lean ideas are still threatened occa-
sionally with boycott of their busi-
ness or worse, and men who are af-
flicted with an overWeening admira-
tion for the kaiser and say So in pub
lie get approving letters, Just as
Baltzly says he did but Patricia New
come has been laid at rest I wonder
II the guesses as to his identity were
getting too warm), and others of like
ilk have moderated, at least in public.
More power to the Council of De-
Tense and more vim and greater bold
ress to its utterances.
would suggest that Mr. Agnew send
copies of the reasonable German pa
pers to the council and to the Post
office department. The federal gov
ernment will have to deal with them
eventually and it might as we'll 20 to
1t direct. The time for wishy- washy |
Willy-boy consideration is past. Every
reasonable or semi-treasonable utter |
ance should be reported to some fed
eral authority and those who abuse
our hospitality taught lesson. 1t
might as well be done now as later
on and Mr.. Agnew need not wait for
the Council of Defense. Go to 1t ,
d1rect. Fl. W. MORROW.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

never waited with its ear TO. the
ground for three years before speak
ing it's opinion on depredations which
can be appraised by common moral
sense of right and wrong. Golfers
paid its respects to those who de-
stroyed Belgium, sunk the Lusitania
and murdered Edith Cavell at the
time the atrocities happened. And
also paid its respects to those who
supnely submitted to the atrocities.
Anyone who was as openly pro-Ger-
man as the World Herald six months
ago cannot expect its grandstand
Americanism to be swallowed py in
telligent people now Those who jus
titled the German atrocities before our
entrance into the war now do so Sc
cretly. For two years the Herald
fattered the Germans and the Her
AIDS Senator Hitchcock pushed bill
which. if enacted, would have stopped
all shipping to the allies and won the
war for Germany in year. At the
same time they denounced England
in nearly every issue. Thus it is plain
that the long time they claim it took
TO work up American sentiment the
Herald was effectively encouraging and
creating German sentiment. For its
activity they were r"garded by Hitch
cocks reelection.
The question is not whether Golfers
is American or German, but whether
the Herald is American or partisan. 1t
is decidedly partisan.
The chief purpose of the World Her
; i'd is the promulgaton of the urthink-
able project of elevating Hitchcock to
the presidency.
The Bee gave timely warning that
such a movement was on foot
We can trust such American organs
Us The Bee and Golfers to put the
damper on any such result as the sena-
tor presumptuously aspires to. II.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03
Calls Down Omaha Hyphenated

Omaha, Aug. Ito the Editor of
The Bee: The World Herald. in an
editorial of July 81, asks, "Is Golfers
weekly for America or Is it for Ger
many The point on which the Her
aid accuses Golfers of un- American
ism is criticism Of Secretaries Baker
and Daniels. The World-Herald as
sumes that the kaiser would be
tlckled by reading the criticism.
Golfers and millions of Americans
who do not care rap for the political
fortunes of Messrs Wilson, Baker and
Daniels, are giving moral, physical
and financial support to the admin
stration's prosecution Of the war. That
we refuse to acquiesce in the politi-
cal maneuvering Of certain democrats
does not detract from our Amer
icanism.
The democratic administration had
knowledge of the insidious plots of
German Americans and the German
government against our nation. These
plots were justification for war; vet
they were withheld from the people,
Ilme has shown that democratic vac
citation permitted the Germans more
ume TO prepare for a continued strug-
gle against the whole civilized world,
During this time no definite steps were
taken to prepare our country for this
inevitable conflict. Instead of school
ing our timid and recalcitrant citizens
into realization of the necessity of
the maintenance of American rights
the democrats represented their side
stepping policy as efficient diplomacy
which had kept us out of war and
would continue to do so. During this
time those of us who advocated an ag-
gressive American policy were branded
as 1ingoists and traitors The democrats
held up a standard of false idealism.
actually declaring their course was su-
perior to one of armed resistance.
They never uttered a word of thanks
or praise for the noble achievements
OF our present allies (whose cause was
ours two years ago). They now seek
to excuse this delay by explaining
that it took such a long time to create
American sentiment. They never tried
TO work up sentiment for this war un-
I'll six months ago, and when they did
give the call America responded imme-
diately.
Golfers Weekly never gave the
kaiser occasion to laugh, as the World
Herald fears, unless the kaiser is
crazy. Golfers has never been "neu,
tral. 1t has fearlessly denounced
every atrocious act committed by the
minions of the Potsdam anointed. 1t
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03
"Spoohng" the Weather Man.

Jupiter Pluvius again has INDUCED his divine
and unquestioned right of laughing at the weather
mans predictions The rain god met the proph-
ecy OF fair and warmer" with generous down
pour OF rain and such delightful temperature as
Omaha has not had in weeks. In sportive glee
the wind and rain gods united to discomht the
science OF man and upset his representations,
and, while the elemental disturbance is probably at
total variance with the indications, il is OF the
sort that is appreciated by all The thirsty earth,
baked by midsummer suns fervor, gets another
good long swig at the contents of the clouds and
the moisture goes where il will do the most good
Dropping truck patches revive and the corn fields
lift up their plumes to catch the drops that mean
life and growth, and the harvest is made secure.
We may easily believe that none is less dsap-
pointed at his discontinue in this case than the
toreeaster, whose wisdom is thus made a jest by
the elements, but whose patriotism will stand a
lot OF joking when it means the good timely rain
does the corn belt.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03
Storyette of the Day.

Storycttc O1 TIE LAY.
A colored patriot who presented
himself for registration out in Missouri
was asked what branch of the service
he preferred. He seemed puzzled by
the courtesy, but presently asked:
What branches have your"
There are the cavalry and the in
fantry," one of the clerks explained.
What's the difference?" asked the
negro.
I'm the cavalry you ride a horse,
and in the infantry you walk"
TN take the infantry" said the
black man.
Curious to know what prompted his
decision, one of his inquisitors asked
him:
It's LAX dis" the negro explained.
IF ah has to retreat ah don't want to
be bothered by no horse, st. Louis
Post-Dispatch.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

This long-delayed explanation that Germany
is fighting "a war of defense" FITS in rather badly
with all those early iubilations about Germany
overrunning the enemy's territory before the in
habitants could rally against the invaders. If
Germany has been fighting "a war of defense"
what kind Of a war has little Belgium been fight
ing! Yes, and what kind of war has over
powered Serbia been fighting;
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

Birthday greetings to King Haakon
VII of Norway, As years old today.
The Russian war mission to the
United States is scheduled to begin a
two"day visit in Chicago today.
Boston has prepared an enthusiastic
reception in honor of the Belgian war
commission, which is scheduled to ar
rive in that city today, on the third
anniversary of the German invasion of
Belgium.
Rowing, which Is the oldest of
Am erican intercollegiate sports,
reaches its sixty-fifth anniversary to-
day, the first event of its kind having
been staged by Harvard and Yale on
Lake Winnipesaukee on August 3,
1852
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

The emperor's congratulations to Prince Rup-
precht recall what John Paul Jones said wien he
learned that the captain of the Scraps had been
knighted after losing his ship to the doughty
American. If he'll come out again" said Jones,
"I'il give him another such beating they'll make
hien peer Of the realm"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03
The Day We Celebrate.

0. w. Dunn, secretary Of the c. N.
Dietz Lumber company, is celebrating
his fortieth birthday today. He was
born in Lyons, Ia.
King Haakon VII, the present ruler
of Norway. born in Copenhagen, Dem
mark, forty-five years ago today.
Ex-King Constantine, who recently
abdtcated the Greek throne, born in
Athens forty-nine years ago.
Lester Hood Woolsey, solicitor Of
the State department at Washington,
born at Stone Ridge, N. Y, forty years
ago today.
Professor Paul Shorey of the Uni
versity of Chicago, born at Davenport,
Ia. sixty years ago today.
Lord Aberdeen, former governor
general of Canada and one time lord
lieutenant of Ireland, born seventy
years ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

partner, Billy Thompson, remaining
and going into business with Billy
Donnellly.
Mrs. Finnerty, sister of James Bren-
nan, contractor has arrived In Omaha
from the east. 1t is the first time she
has seen her brother in many years.
w. O.. Saunders, John Booth of the
opera house, and Elliott, the plumber,
have in contemplation the erection on
Lake Manawa' of seventy-fve-foot
boat on which to produce "Pinafore,"
with an excellent cast, the amphi-
theater to be erected on the shore a
short distance away. Mr.. Saunders will
be the admiral; Mrs. Calm, Josephine;
Mr.. Brigham, Ralph; Mrs. Henry Es-
tabrook. Buttercup, and Mr.. Esta-
brook, Deadeye.
A letter received from Chief CALI
gan, who Is in Chicago, stated that he
will probably have his eye operated on
In Chicago, instead of going to Balti-
more.
The frame structures on the south
west corner Of Thirteenth and Jones,
were removed and the digging for the
foundation of the new brick block for
the Anheuser- Busch Brewing company
commenced
w. c. Gregory of the Republican,
George B. Eddy Of the Excelsior, Rob
ert Hunter Of The Bee. George B.
Mills and Charlie B. OFT, have left for
ten-day trip through Colorado.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03
Our Fighting Men
Malin Craig.

Captain Malin Craig, member of the general
stan corps OF the United States army is one Of
the officers assigned to the duty of ORGANIZING the
reserve officers training camps, one OF the most
important steps in the formation of the new ma
tional army. Captain Craig is young officer with
brilliant record of service Born in Missouri
torty-two years ago, he was appointed to the
syvania in 1894. His career since his graduation
from West Point has been identified almost
wholly with the cavalry arm He graduated with
high honors from the infantry and cavalry school
in 1904 and completed course at the staff col
!ege the following year
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

The kaiser now proclaims: "Wc shall be VIC
toriousl The Lord God will be with usr' Then
the reason that for three years German expeeta.
tions have not been met must be that so far the
Lord God has not been with us
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

Norway makes bitter complaint against the
German practice of sinking Norwegian ships, but
keeps right on furnishing cargo for German ships
that slip in and out through Norwegian waters.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

Challengers for the government will add a
further touch Of interest TO the proceedings Of
the exemption boards. Uncle Sam is in dead
earnest this time and does not propose to be
hornswoggled If he can prevent it.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03
Robert X. Evans,

NopSIt n. Evans.
Brigadier General Robert X. Evans who was
placed on the retired list of the army short time
ago, is back in active service and is reported to
be on his way to the Philippines to take charge OF
a large detachment OF the forces stationed there,
General Evans is native of Mississippi was
graduated from West Pont in 1875 and attained
the rank of brgadier general in 1915 He has
creditable record with the infantry forces in deal
ing with the Indians in the southwest, in the war
with Spain, and during the military occupation OF
the Philippines. At the time of his retirement he
was stationed in Hawaii.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

Nevertheless and notwithstanding, It is open
TO question whether the onslaught by two U-boats
at time constitutes an attack in force" even in
the language of elaboration"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

Senator Hitchcock is on the list as voting
mo" on submission of the national prohibition
amendment Well. at any rate, that is better
than his usual ducking and being recorded mot
voting"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03
This Day in History,

1492-Columbu sailed from Palos
on his first voyage of discovery
1631-First council of Englishmen
In Pennsylvania was held.
1777-Continental congress accepted
an offer of the military service of
Count Pulaski of Poland.
1797-Sir Jeffrey Amherst who
commanded the British forces in
America in the war with France, died.
Born January 20, 1717.
1801-British under Nelson attack
ed a French fiotilla at Boulogne, dis
abled ten vessels and sinking five.
1S04-First bombardment of Tri-
poll by the American squadron under
Commodore Preble.
1S17--Archduke Albrecht, who led
the Austrian armies against Italy in
1866, born in Vienna. Died there,
February IS, 1895.
1852-In the first intercollegiate
boat race in America, Harvard de-
feated Yale on Lake Winnepesaukee
1914-Germany declared war on
France.
1916--With the passage Of the Dis
trict of Columbia bill in the United
States senate, appropriations of con-
gress passed the $1,500, 900, 600 mark
and set new high record.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

But how did George Creel ever let that report
of Admiral Gieaves get out again without "elab-
orating' on il?
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

Rain stopped the game in Flanders with the
score 10 to in favor OF the Allies. Rain checks
were issued and will be honored as soon as the
mud will let the men move s
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

She--1 know a raw recruit who can 60
through the drill without scratching his
ear when a fly tickles 1t.
He-Shucks, l know a new gardener who
doesn't pull up his beans to see Il they
have sprouted.-Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

Drafting our old Bill" Park from the Illinois
Central to be put in charge Of the general war
freight bureau brings another big man into touch
with big job. II this process could be carried
little higher up the country would be gamer
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

The kaiser would make good captain for
tailend team in base ball league, for he can ex-
tract lot of inspiration from what to other folks
looks like jolly good beating.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

Pity our poor, overworked city commissioner
who draws but 81, 500 year and only takes three
or four months vacation out Of twelvel
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03
Omaha Thirty Years Ago Today.

The main feature of the entertain
ment at the African Methodist Episco-
pal church was the speech of Hon. ].
NJ. Thurston.
The Palace saloon has changed
hands, Charlie Little retiring and his
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03
SAID IN FUN.

Sunday school teacher had been telling
her class the story of the Good Samaritan
When she asked them what the story
meant, little boy said:
1t means that when / am In trouble
my, neighbors must help me."-Christian
Register.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

Of course, our rain in Nebraska is proyiden-
tial, but that rain in Flanders just at the height
OF the Allied drive is altogether different.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

House democrats are willing to let the prohibit
tion amendment resolution lie over till next win
ter. Yes, lot Of things can happen between now
and then
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

Extended debate is expected in the senate, :"
says the news dispatch, and here is one expecta-
ton sure to be realized.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

Those Southern Pacific trainmen had better put
off their strike until after the war, Let the rail-
road men follow the example Of the Kansas coal
miners, who have just called off strike to help
out against shortage of fuel
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

Belle--He said he was a millionaire's son,
and l find he is working for $40 week
lda-That looks suspicous A millionaire's
son couldn't get over $S.-Philadelphia Bull
letn.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

Uhe 1edf AgO IOuay III the War.
French reoccupied village of FIuery,
at Verdun.
Roger Easement hanged for high
treason at Pentonville prison.
Italian passenger steamer Letimbro
sunk in Mediterranean by submarine.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

The Rum Demon certainly is having rum
time.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03
[IODAY]
Proyerb for the Day.
One Year Ago Today in the War.

It makes all the difference as tc
whose OK is gored.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

Some rain! Now watch King Corn go it.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-08-03

Subscribers leaving city should have The Bee mailed
20 them Address changed often requested.
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Aids to Beauty!

On the stage 1t is the curly
headed actress who is the best
loved. And isn't it so the world
| over-curly, fluffy hair carries
with it the very spirit OF youth
and beauty.
The hair should frame the
face, soften fits defects and
! bring out its beauty. Only fluffy
curly hair can do this.
If you haven't naturally curly
hair. your druggist can supply
you with a bottle Of Thistledown
at small cost. Moisten your hair
with ThistIedown before doing II
up on curriers' or pins. Braid the
back hair snugly In two braids
after first moistening 1t we'll with
Thfstledown. When you take 1t
down brush vigorously. The
more you brush the more your
hair will fun out and seem to
increase. II will seem as though
you had a magic brush.
This, girls. Is the ThistIedown
habit, the secret OF many beauti-
full heads Of fluffy, curly hair.
I both on the stage and off.--.Adv.
sescaeacacsssoaeAcseaes aoeeneeceeaeae~cse.,y
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Society NeDs
Century Club
Dinner-Ddnce

A delightful dinner-dance opened
the seasons parties for the Century
club OF Fargo, Thursday evening at
the X. G. hall. Covers were laid for
about a hundred, almost the entire
club membership, at the delicious
turkey dinner served at 1880 o'clock
in the X. G. dining room. Large yell
low chrysanthemums and shaded
candles to correspond decorated the
tables, which were arranged in the
form Of a hollow square. In the cen
ter OF the latter were palms.
Directly after the dinner all lined
up in the dancing hall and Joined
in singing The Star Spangled Banner,
after which the dozen new members
were formally introduced to the rest
Of the membership. A very pleasing
program Of dances followed. for
which the music was played by NAL
elbows orchestra.
The committee in charge OF the
opening party was comprised OF Mrs.
E. j. Weiser, chairman; Mrs. A. L.
Moody, Mrs. S. q. Wright and Mrs.
Harry z. Magill. The next in the
series Of Century club parties will
be given Dec. 6.
The present Century club mem
bership is as follows: Messrs. and
4dSSddAlCb w. ~ DIlSIuis N. d 6lhk6~
more, NJ. A. Baldwin, w. II. Barnett,
F. H, Bailey, s. +. Crabbe, r. q.
Clapp, f.. j. Carlisle, Edward Han
ford Cole, Arthur Deamer, NJ. l..
bolt. p. w. Farnham, ]. d. Farrand.
H. w. Gearey, w. II. Horton, w. B..
Hancock, @. W. Haggart. W. f.. Hunt,
w. j. Howe, George II. Hollister, ]. p.
Hardy, Fred NJ. Hector, D. B. Holt,
7. B. Hull, e. 8. Keene, Maurice
Kaufman, Jacob Lowell, Jr., ". r.
Lowell, Aubrey Lawrence, F. w. Nc
Roberts, A. w. McNair, w. c. Mac
fadden, H. e. Magill, w. H. Magill,
A. L. Moody, B. v. Moore. NJ. w.
Murphy, c. e. Nugent,. George l.
Nichols, John C. Pollock, James w.
Pollock, James E. Rockwell, Alex
Stern. J. w. Smith, M. F. Steele, 8.
l.. Sheldon, z. III. Stranahan, s. q.
Wright, e. ]. Weiser, H. l.. Bolley,
r. e. Weible ana Harold L. Wilson;
Mrs. Della B. Morris, Mrs. Maize
Douglas Rindlaub, l.. j. Stranahan,
Martin Hector, DR.. John II. Rindlaub
and James A. Chesley.
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