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of war in the detention camps of Ger
many and was told that he would be
recommended for this kind Of work. He
hopes to begin this work Immediately
upon his arrival in Germany.
STATUS UNCERTAIN.
Some doubts were expressed by the pro-
fessor Monday night as to just what his
status would be when he returned to the
country which gave him birth. Although
still German subject from legal point
of view, he has taken out his first
papers in this country and firmly de-
clared his intentions of becoming an
American citizen. He has also done
much for the American government while
in this country. and offered his services
in any way which he might serve the
United States.
Professor Appelmann's connections with
the German government were practically
severed upon his return to this country
during the fall Of 1914. just after the
war broke out. He is, therefore. uncer-
tain at this time whether or not he will
be treated as a German, or as an alien
enemy, when he goes back to Germany.
He sees possibility Of even being taken
for an American spy by the German peo-
pie. But he is willing to face this pos
sibllity II it seems for the best. OF
course, there Is the other possibility that,
II Germany is as short of men as the
allies have reported, Professor Appel
mann will be drafted into the service
there, regardless of his leanings toward
the American cause.
1t is the sincere hope Of the professor.
however, that the German government
will take into consideration the fact that
he has learned the ways of the American
people and will allow him to work among
the American prisoners there.
To say that Professor Appelmann is
sorry to leave this country is expressing
1t mildly. Now that he has come to under
stand the American ideals and the Ameri-
can mind. he feels most closely attached
to this country. and especially to the Uni
versity Of Vermont, where he has spent
nearly all of his time in this country. His
work as professor Of the German language
and literature at the university has been
of the highest kind and has been recog-
nized as such by educational circles
throughout the country. He has been one
of the most popular professors amone
the students at the university. As evil
denced by the continually increasing num-
Der who have elected his courses, his Ger
man classes this year being the largest
that he has had since he came here in
January, 1913. 1t is with deep regret that
Professor Appelmann will say farewell to
those whom he has served as instructor
and friend at the university.
In spite of the charges which have been
made against him, the professor has made
many close friends outside of the uni.
versity. who have stood by him most
Loyalty.
IN AMERICA FIVE YEARS.
Professor Appelmann came to this coun.
try first in 1912 as exchange instructor Ia
the public school system of Boston. Later
that year, he took up the work Of lecturer
at Harvard University. From that posi-.
ton, he came to the University of Yer.
mont in January, 1913 to succeed the late
Professor G. B. Stetson as professor OF
German language and literature, which
chair he has occupied up to the present
time.
| At the close Of college in the spring oil
1914. Professor Appelmann returned to Ger
many to settle up his affairs there with
the intention Of returning to this country
to stay. There was some opposition to thi.
move on the part of the German govern
ment. however. and before he could 60
things Strengthened out. the war broke out
Later. having severed his former relation
as exchange professor under the German
government. he returned to this countr,
to take UP his work at the university ono,
more upon his own responsibility.
| During Professor Appelmann's con
nection with the University of Yer
mont he has done great deal of writ
ing of an educational nature. No les
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the Library of Congress. Two book
soon to appear. One of these 10
Philosophy Of Schiller and Kant. Tn,
other is a treatise on modern eduoa
tional methods. especially In tn
teaching Of foreign languages. Thi
book will be used to a large extern
in the schools Of Vermont.
Professor Appelmann worked faith
fully with Professor Skillings Of MID
dlebury College to bring about the for
nation of the Modern Language A.
ISOLATION of Vermont, which va
formed in the State about = year agc
DurinG the summer OF 1915. Pro
fessor Appelmann took an active par
in the International Congress of Ddu
cation. held at Oakland. Cal. at tn
invitation of the United States De
partment OF Education. He also ha
been called upon to assist the govern
ment in other ways and has Away
responded. The professor has re
ceived one of the highest honors tina
can be given n foreign scholar. that o
corresponding membership In tn
National Educational Association @
America. He was the seventh Germa
to be elected to membership In thi
association.
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