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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-10-12
Dr.. Edm. NaSSe
9cntider NrSt
llllb @umOarSt
Sffiec in ocm Scfutte 8ebGnSe
an Der 3tcn Strakc.
telephone Nr. 1871. Sermann, Mo.
spattr.


Go elm liebes 9efiihl, @u...
tun gu tOnnen nm bes 8uten piuen
obne Sant.
Bon BEN ainoern Wobammeos
bat nur zines, bic 5pfter 5atima,
ben 9oter iibsrlebt.
Der In3ua, bas 2ahen uni
Der Sang zines Wenidsn laFen idon
duf isinen G%bnratter i6lieben.
Der srObte aIsr nprlpeaiiden
Seen, Der WiOien, bat sinen Sudden.
inhdlt BON 1876 Sunbratmeilen.
Wit man6en Inlasen perbGIt
IS iih lpie nit ben Sinnen; tper teine
bat, 9epofrt unc beereift is nidt.
3tgarren iino pis Si1tise
enti6liebun9en: iie miiHen abseIas
CERT iein uno tibl bebanpeIt perben.
SIN 4Iter iteben mir oft rats
uno biltlps Dor Sro9en, iiber bic mir
in DER Suseno idpn binipes iparen.
Die en9lid de Ysjsibnnna
~Webnesoap" fir Mittipo6 itammt
ren benz uripriingIiden ssrmaniidsu
rWuotanes tao.
Sn Grfurt tpurbe i'm sabre
1853 bic erite beutide MooeSeituns
berausseseben. Sic fiibrte ben Sitel:
rWlobes unb @olanterieseituns".
8Iide in bein Snneres! Oa
brinnen 1T cine QuslIe bes @uten, Die
niemals aufbDrt gu iprubeln, tpenn
on nidt auf5Drit. nad5ugeben.
Der deninbaIt Der Wiis
tie Sahara lit auf ettpas iiber neuil
Milionen Nuaoratiilometer bere9net
porbsn, isf 10 erob tpie Der bon
europa.
Die Sternfduppen, bic
eilis oabinfabren. iinb es. bic ben
@usruf Der REMEMBERING erres.n,
nidt bic Sterne, bic rubis itsben unb
slansen.
. assam tine I. oas nad ben
8ebiiriniHen Der 3eit t%onitruiert 1T,
p~erliert feline bDbere 9ebeutuus unb
bic aunit INIT berab gum nieberen
!Sanopert.
Ods Salif9e 9e5eb, peldes
beItimmt, bab in Monardien nur Der
Wannesitamm our Sbronfolee beru.
fen 1T, eebt auf bic iaIifden Sranten
unter Gblobtpig 1856 5uriid.
9as urprii II 9 li9ite 5ubrs
tpert oss Meniden lift pobl Der
SdIiten. Die alien 4e9ppter benub'
ten Die Sdlitten oDer Sdlsifen gum
TRANSPORT bon SteinfoIoHen.
Ser itubenti de @ebrau4
bes Salamanberreibens purbe in ben
30er Sabren bes borisen Sabrbuu'
oerts in !SeioeIberg einsefiibrt. Die
Deutuns bes Ramens 1T unii9er.
Sn ben 8iidenabfdlen ber
Sfpei3er pfablbauten bat man
lleberreite bon Sdafen gefunben, elm
8etueis, bab idon ieit unbentliden
3eiten ous Sdaf ols Saustier 9ez
aii6tet purbe.
Die 5abritation bes Gbnm'
pagners nutbe erit gu anfong oes 18.
Sa5rbunoerts eingefiibrt, nndoem Der
fron3Oiiide Pater 9elermeiIter Dom
Perignon Den 5laidenperf9Iub nit
erfunben bate.
Die ebrdudli9i te aIer
lemifdten Stimmen Der Oreel pirb
genannt. sic beitebt in Der
Regel nlr aus Sttapen unb Nuins
EN-, entbdlt nber manhmal a,ld cine
ooer gar Septime.
9ie Ruffen, bas berri4enoe
'lopiide Bolt i'm ruTii6en Reide.
benannt nod ben normonis
den, in Shpeoen anseieTenen Rus
HotfensR uoerer) senannt, bic i'm 8.
s%abrbunoert Sen rufiiden Staat
,riinbeten.
Sn s9ubsns rdbern, bic nee
Iisitsns 5000 Sabre Dor uniersr
}eitrednuns suriidreiden iOllen, fanb
nan cine Miin5e nit Dem 8eprdge
liner ROie. 3eiden Der 9%erebruns Der
tote finOen iid Bel Snbern. Sprsrn
no aegpptern.
Rad Der lebten amtli9su 3dbs
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-10-12

Sn Der Sugeno bliden mir Dor.
ipGrts, in Sitter riidpGrts. @obl
uns, penn mir alsbann cine Stelle
fiuben ailf ser unier auge nit
@oblgefallen ruben fam!
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-10-12

@ar es mirflid 10 meiie bon Sio-
genes, DAB er cine 2aterne anaiinoete,
INN einen Icniden at iaden9 @r
bdtte iie pieIleidt lieber ausloiden
foIler. um-feinen at finoeit.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-10-12

Iuf Der Staats . Sair purbe Der
ct. Charles County Sarm : Iusitel-
lung, arrangirt bon George 9oettler,
Der 2. Yreis bon 500 5l,erfannt.
Bettis County erbielt Sen l.. 8reis
bon 1925.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-10-12

SIT ct. 2ouis mltroe alt Witt.
mod elm SeiratbsIhein a~ltsgeitellt on
Gugen gberlin urtb Sri. 2ouiia
Nausburo bon Sermann.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-10-12

Cine In5abl @eiellidaftsbamcr
Der Stabt ct. 2ouis bat lire Nanten
in oas Hegiiter Der &oten &re,la
Saule gum unterridt i'm 2enfen
bon IutomobiIen nnb Imbulan5en
eingetragen.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-10-12
Mns anberen Counties.

Ser Sarmer 81. q. Sanger bon
2aoonia gerietb leste ISOLDE beim
Gornernbten in Sen 9inbeapparat
uno erlitt 8erletungcn Den er meb.
rcrc Stltnoen oarauf erlag.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-10-12

Ger Sdllratb IN ct. 2ouis be.
ld)loB Den @ilitGrllntcrrid)t in Den
SodIdulcnL Der untcrbrodcn pcrocil
nlllBtc, lpcil Die &cgicruns Ole oils
Sebrcr CUR @criil9uns ecitcllten 81.
1i5tere abfpmmanbicrtc. iortgcicet
iperoe, oa Der &onmlanbant Der Sci.
ferlon 9arrufs p%criprpd)cn bat,
lungc Offi5ierc CUR grtbeiluns ocs
Hnterridts 81 itellcn. SolItc oic
Heglerltng Die Soften fir @aiicn
iiilo ylunition nidt trascn, 10 iollcn
lold)e ans Dem alleemcincn ShuLl
fonos bcmillist lperoen.
Gas Stuatsobcrgcriht bot ant
Wontag IN cillcm bon SS,tbge Saris
gcidricbenen llrtbciI bem &reisrid.
ter SIatc bcigcpilidtct, bob or bas
Hcd)t bate, oen Heportcr Der
ct, 2ouis nHepublic," @crrn Gpbert
Solliwop, in Die Sail 81 ididcn, mcil
bieier iid befanntlid Dor 2 @od)ch
peigertc, Dor Der @runoilrp on5llgc.
ben, mcr ibm Die Neuigfeit mitge.
tbeilt babe, baB Die @~ranbiurp iieben
Mnflagcn gegen Scott erboben babe.
Die 6ranbiltrp bate our Seit nod
gar fcincn gerid)t critattet, trotocm
abcr battc Die feline Sqiirnaic bcs
Supporters cs abcr bod ridtig al,sge.
i6niiffclt. Ridter Slate, Der cs &C.
beim balten ipollte. bis Die 8ranbjurp
bcri6tet batte unb bic Eerlonen arrcs
tirt ipprocn gegett ncldc Inflaeen ers
boben lporoen iparen, lieb Solliwap
Dor fid rufen, ,tml 81, erfabren tper
linn Die @ittbeilune genladt. 9ieier
ober bertpeigerte iteif unb felt Die Der.
langte @llsfunft unb ielbit bic @ronb.
iurp fonnte nifts aug ibm bera,ls.
bringen.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-10-12

-gbicaeo batte am 9ienstae ben
eriten Sdneefall in Der Saiion; es
mar nift bel, bod imncrbin Sdnee,
-YaItor S. Batter bon ct. 2ouis
murbe gum Yrdiioenten Der beutiden
ebangeliiden Spnooe bon 0orb-4 me-
rifa, 0eren @cneralfonferen5 in
Bittsburg tagte, %gepGblt.
Cine an5abl @ribelfiider ba-
ben felt mebreren Monatcn Bel Surn.
pife am @asconaoe ibr 2ager aufse-
idlasen. Sieielben bolen oie Wuid-
elm aus benz SluBbett mittels zines
re1enartisen @pparats berbor, Die
Damn in beiBes @aiier geiporfen iper-
ben UNI bas Sleiid bon Der Sdale
az loien. 9as Sleii6 miro ipegge.
morfen uno MIR bic perlmutterGbn.
Iide Sdalen an ufer aufgeipeidert
Inn ipGtcr on Die &nopffabrifen Der.
ianbt at nerben, mo -bieielben CUR
Sabrifation bon Gerlmlltter . SHOP
fen uno S6mudiaden berlpenoet
iperben.
Sos. Gill, bon ser Sill Muiif
60. bon Montgomerp gitp. Mo., be-
fanb iid letter Samstag bier gum
geiu6 bel alten 9efannten. Serr
Sill lit elm alter Muiifer llnb felt bic.
len Sabrcn 9irigent ser @ontgomerp
Gitp 9anb. ~SSr friiberen Sabren,"
eraGblte uns Serr Gill, ngeb0rte id
Der South : @eitern 9anb Iiiocia-
ton an uno bamals mar bie Ipoitel
@ano bon Serntann unter ibrem
0irigenten, 2o,,is &indebal, nidt
MIR Die bette WuiiffapeIle unier Ser.
%einigr,ng, Die aus Ben 9anbs Der Der.
idiebenen Stdbten bon Siibmeit Mii-
iouri bcitano, %ionoern 5abIte gu ben
beiten oes san5cn Staates. Sermann
mar oamals beriibmt ipesen ieiner
groBen 8einfeller, ieirer Mpoitel
8anb llnb beren Oirigent."
-llniere SodiduIe erbielt Iette
ISOLDE Elm id0nes nei,cs Yiano gum
Grdient. Srau 6. s. &ippltein bate
pabreno bes perganeenen Sabres
mebrere nntcrbaltungen beranltaltet
al1nl Benefit eines Sonbs fir Sen &n-
fauf zines neuen Bianos fir llniere
Sodidule. Ser Sono batte $175.OO
errciht, bod mar oieies nod nid)t
genl1g Inn Die Soften bes 8ianos at
beitreiten, bod bot fid Scr Eimo
@gent bereit erfIGrt nit benz
&eit bes &aufpreiies au parten,
uno Der Seblbetrag miro alrd ipGter
gu beranitaltenoe llriterbaltunscn
aufgebra6t weroen. Srau &ippitein, ,
iopie Die @eiddftslellte, ourd ,
beren 9emiibcn Der @nfauf bes Yia. T.,
nos m0elid eciporben lit, pcroienen :
alle Entertaining fir ibr gemein. (
iinniges 9eltreben. ,
pic 10000 @allonen Sel mel. {
DIE Der Stabtratb idon Dor mebreren
Wonaten beitellt bate, iino enblid
bier angelangt lnb bas StraBcn- 1
department lit g%cgenp1rtig baran /
unieren StraBen, pie in letterer
3eit iebr itaubig geporoen paren, j
ipieber ein5uoleu, unb Die Salsfrar- 9
en- sic icit @oden iiber bas Staub- c
libel lanlentirt baben, tpiiien iest nidt +
Oh iie iid iiber Die Mbidaffune Der
Staubplage freiten iollen, % 6ur6
bas Sclen Ser StraBen bas niellci6t +
nod groberc l1ebel Der Selfledcn IN +
Ser Stube, arf teppiden o6er pein. G
lid iouber geideuertem Subbooen er. 8
padien lit. Der praftiide 8ertb bes a
Selens Der Straben. bat iid jeoo4 8
gut bepabrt unb Bis nG6ite S
@ode, nadoem bas Del iid orient. a
lid nit bem StraBenitallb perrnenet n
bat, iperben Die lieben Sausfrallen n
NIT unieren @eidGftsIellten barin
ibereinItimmer, oab bas Selen Der
StraBcn ood cine rgute Sade" lit. 6
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-10-12

-Hobert @alfer reilte bellte in
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS nod ct.
2oiis.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-10-12

lnb milrben Die Soften bieics Gin
Glen auf $4,000 peraufihIagt. Gin
Siertel babon miirbe Die 9unbesre'
gierung, Elm 8iertcI Scr Staat. ein
SierteI bas Gountp unb Gin Sicrtel
bon bic Better Ser 2Gnbereien Die
an Die betreffenoen &oabs aneren5en.
81 be5ablen baben.
@oupernelr Gardner bot ErG-
fibent @iIion at Der ginpeibl,ne bes
nel1en Wiiiourier Staatsfapitols i1
Sefferion Gitp eineelaben, Die fir
nGfltes 5riibiabr geplant lit. OBJ
mobl nod feline befinitibe 3uiage CT.
lanet peroen fonnte, ela,ibt Der
8ouperneur trotbem at Ser Mnnab.
me beredtist gu iein, bob 8raiibent
@ilion, menn Die @erbdltniiie bies
%irgenotpie geitatten, Der ginlabung
Solge leilten iueroe.
3u ser in Union, S%ranflin gollntp
anbcraltnlten Seriammlllng Inn nit
Ser County Court iiber ei,1c 9prb.
altseabc 81, bcratben allmt 3pede bes
gal1es cines r,eltcn Gourtbauics nnb
Gountp Sail, battcn iid MIR menigc
0elegatcn eingcfunoen. Die Wcbr5abl
Scr anipeienben 0eleeaten mar Der
Wcinung Dab mon Die @gitation fir
Ben 9alt allf @eitcres beri6iebcn
iollte ba bel Ser i~,ngepiiien &riegs.
acit uno Der ietigen boben Sreiie unb
nod boberen Steuern, cine meitere
Steuerlait, nelhe cine 8pnoanlaee
bebingen miro, bGdIt unpopular
mGre.
Sas. S'9rian, Nadtn1dter fir Sic
Gof Sslanb 9abn in 8ort Mopal,
Sranflin Gountp bat lette ISOLDE Ell
nen friiberen Sniaiie bes 3udtbau.
ies, namens Gam. Sbontpion err
idoiien. Sbompion poIIte bas iog.
Gailroab Tricpcle Ser 9abn gu einem
ausflug nad elmer benadbarten
Staot beniten, mas Der HodtipGdter
perbot unb oIs Sbpmpion ben
9abnangeItcllten onsriff I'M i'm our
Sermtsgabc Der Maidine gu sipingcn,
I6oB bieier ieinen anareifer nieoer.
Srar @ntoinette Hieca, cine Sta.
.(ienerin, 5ertriimnerte Montag in
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-10-12

e, Der fleinlte ulo leidteite Wann Der
ii6 beim exemptions 9oaro in Mo-
fatle, Gallatpap Gountp our llntcrs
ill6ung auf feline militGriidc Sienit.
tauelidfeit einitelltc, mar Itlee @eit.
9erielbc lit 25 Sabre alt, lit fallnl
mebr ais bier Sub bod uno piegt
81 Hfunb.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-10-12

Die County Court bon Iltbroin
Gorntp plant 60 Weilen Scr County.
ROADS nit Del iiber5ieben 51 laiien
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-10-12

Spreder glarf idloB iid ben @ei.
ben Der &eoner i'm Sntereiie Ser Srei.
beitsanleibe on. Sn 8eantportuns
zines Seleeramms bes SefretGrs
@caboo, oer ben 8eitcu burdreiit,
gab Ser Spreher befannt, baB er cine
&eibe bon Inipraden in Mifiouri,
Sflaboma unb pabrideinlid aud in
anberen Staaten balten neroe. Ct
miro ont Sreitag bon 8aibington aus
na1 Dem @eIten reifen.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1917-10-12

Gin Sarmer in Scott County battc
10 @der nit Sonlatcn bepflan5t, oie
inn Somaten lieferten I'M $4,000
Quarts ueinaucannen" unb bel ben
ictigen bobcn Sreiien meldc per
9iidie fir Somaten beaabIt iperben,
erluartet er $4,000 aus ieiner Grnte
beraus5ui6lagen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-07
AS SEEN BY RELIGIOUS PRESS

showing how this country, in spite of
uneNampled forbearance and nm
Wearied patience, was ut last driven
10 the necessity OF declaring that n
state of war existed, and while the
childish peace at-any- price people
were busy seeking to lessen the weigh.
aud influence of his great deliverance.
even at that memorable hour tidings
came and were circulated among the
senators and representatives of tho
sinking of another American ship and
the drowning of other Americans
doubtless ere this brief notice is in
type, America will have put herself
fully on the side OF national and in
ternational Righteousness and law. and
will be hearing her faithful witness
henceforth. 1t is becoming increas-
ingly clear. we think. to all thought
ful observers of current affairs that
the struggle. the titanic struggle. is
nothing less than q battle for liberty,
FOR democracy. for the preservation
and recognition of the eternal distinc-
tons between right and wrong. Tho
story of Belgium, the devastation OF
the abandoned territory in France.
the deportation OF men and children
into practical slavery, the bonn bard-
ment OF unfortified towns, the in
Vulnerable murders on the high seas,
the plottings and conspiracies set on
foot in neutral and friendly countries,
the open and shameless avowal of
Germany's right to disregard all her
solemn obligations and promises--sall
point to national madness. madness
which. rs sure as God lives and
reigns, will bring destruction to the
ruling class in Germany. The patri-
otto citizen Of the United States can
not read President Wilson's calm,
sober. but terrific arrangement Of the
rdfbfd fautons without thrill OF
pride 1t is a serious hour for us
all. We have not sought it. II Is not
irreverent to say that something like
the prayer which fell from our Lords
blessed lips in the shadow OF the
Cross has been uttered or echoed in
every serious mind and good heart:
Lord. II II be possible, let this cup
pass from MS, nevertheless. not as we
will. but as Thou wilt."-Religious
Herald.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-07
BRAZIL MAY ACT FOR WAR.

Another neutral country is prepar-
ing To vigorously assert the right OF its
people 10 life and freedom Of action
on the high seas. when conducting tho
ordinary business OF com acfcc.
Brazil is indignant over the sinking
Of the Brazilian steamer, city OF
parana. attended by the loss OF the
lives OF three Brazilian citizens,
An immediate breaking off of diplo-
matte relations, seizure OF interned
ships to satisfy damages suffered, fol-
lowed by IA declaration Of war are
events which may follow IN rapid
sequence.
Brazil has something like our own
hyphenate question to deal with. there
being half-million German residents
In Rio Grande province. The Ger
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-07

When from freedoms neiEhts
there was unfuiled a radiant banner.
hespangled with the stars OF human
hope, America and liberty were united
in consecrated union for the dafease
OF that holy peace. which In uneestsred
fSN greed 0f es2iri OF last CT scssq,scsss
The storm rocked republic has with
stood the shocks Of internal Disagree
ments, and TO whatever criticism Hhe
may be amenabie fer errors OF jJdG-
fnent, she has ever swung trus to
those high idea rs of freedom. which
arc essential to the righteous and
peaceful life OF state. The immo-.
tai words of our Henry. yoi..SJ on
Church Hill of our bsA.suhis Rich
,nond, and whic- lea ra>A \ world
Give = = i'bssrs ~ xtve xxs staAti1'
- SaAD ~ xoSuiyAsicra. asntinaAnts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-07
LET'S LEARN OUR LESSON EARLY.

this is Il struggle between the dying
system of royal rule and the throbbing.
pulsating. heart-aspirations of an
awakened world.
We fight not alone that America and
American rights may be made secure.
We fight not for land or gold. But we
80 10 war that tho principles of hu-
man liberty shall he eternally estab
lished throughout the world.
We 20 TO war in the fulfillment of n
glorious destiny, as Instruments in the
hands Of Gods Himself that the rule OF
the KINGS of earth shall end. ushering
in that great aud Glorious day when
there shall bo no king save one, who
shall rise like the sun with healing In
his wings, whose influence shall per-
ncate all nations and rule every heart
"A day when war viii have been made
impossible because each man shall
seek not his own, but his neighbor's
good.
Let us not carry into the conflict one
particle OF hate, hat the rather let us
have hearts fun of pity for all who
suffer, foe as well as friend.
America never yet made war on wo-
men and children. or unarmed civil
ians. 1t will not begin now 1t will
use mans weapons agat>st men. It
viii fight for victory which. when i;
comes. as it will IN Gods good time,
will be untarnished by dishonor. un-
stained by innocent blood.
In the meantime 1t is the duty oil
every man, OF every woman. To pre-
pare to take active. definite, construc-
: tive part in bringing the struggle IL
| speedy conclusion, II mot on battle.
! tield yet ID that way in which We car
the best serve our country and 1t.
cause.
America must breathe the very ali
of patriotic self sacrifice from now on
That spirit will save the nation anc
make strong the souls Of all,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-07

America must prepar for war with
that same zeal. that san conservation
for service and sacrifice. that same
determination TO achieve hundred per
cent efficiency as have been so ahund-
AntIy demonstrated by our French
brethren.
We 30 not to battle. hut to war. Our
mental attitude mus; l'e Just this
4that we shall proceed issst as If there
were no Britain. no Franc. no Russia,
no italy, between us and ii desperate
and ruthless foe--just as II success
WAS absolutely dependent apon Our
spwn unaided efforts.
q Let's learn our lesson early--thc
1soecn Of zeal. of concentrated effort,
r. 4nlciency
M IL by any calamitous circumstances
cur Niles might yet be seriously weak.
Nped, II German diplomacy and finesee
60u1d win where it's arms have moi
e1flced TO ALLEVIATE Russia or Italy, II
me submarine menace shall assume
yet more alarming proportions threat
oMlng yet further the food resources
~ the entente, we must be prepared to
heArten. strengthen, and support them.
We must at the outset realize that
an eventual German triumph in this
var would set back the hands of hu-
man progress beyond computation:
that 1t would glority all the elements
u force. violence. and murder: that
lit would blight the reasonable hopes
or the worlds lesser peoples and
would for all time have damaging eff
feet upon America and Americas
prestige and influence.
Here is the great issue shall the
principles OF autocratic rule and mill
Larry power govern the earth or shall
the fundamentals OF American liberty
and the American ideals OF freedom
henceforth have sway The events Of
recent months have emphasized that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-07
SOUTHERN NEGROES
LOYAL TO AMERICA

Hampton. Va. April 6.--Dr. Roland
4, Frishell. principal of Hampton in
stitute, issued statement here to-
night regarding the reported efforts of
German agents to cause negro up
rising in the South, in which he said
the negro always had been loyal to the
American flag and would continue so.
After thirty-six years of labor
among the negroes OF the South" DIR.
Frishell said. II feel that / have a
fair knowledge OF conditions. The
Hampton school has representatives
from all parts Of the South. A meet
ing recently held here brought as
surances OF loyalty from some of the
districts that are considered most dis
affected.
Forty OF the, Hampton students
have offered themselves as candidates
for the summer training camp for Of
ccers in negro regiments Shout
there be a call for help. the whole
Hampton institute battalion OF 500
cadets could be counted on for serv-
ice. They are under military train
ing.
Tho negro has always been loyal.
Certainly no other race coming from
y foreign soil can be compared with
the negro In their loyalty TO this coun-
try. what is true OF the past certain
~ LIS true Of the present"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-07
Civil Service Examination.

Owing to the greatly increased de-
mand for stenographers and type
writer's in the governmental service,
examinations for these positions will
be held In this city each Tues
day. beginning April 10. Persons.
having tho necessary qualifications
who desire to serve their government
are urged to apply.
Appointments will be made imme.
diately. Ago, eighteen years or over
on date OF examination. Entrance
salary. 5000 per annum. Application
blanks and literature showing the
scope and character OF the examina-
ton can be obtained from VIM. n.
Ham, local secretary. postofiice. cie-.
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AMERICAS FIRST WAR ACT.

Americas first act 81 waf followed
quickly the passage of the Mar resoiu-
ton in the house early yesterday
morning.
II was the prompt seizure OF all
German ships in American ports. num-
bering ninety-one, and including the
kronprinzessen Cecelie.
The hour diplomatic relations were
broken the machinery ON practically
all Of the ships was badly damaged
BY concerted action taken under
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Mrs. Emma J. Knight.

Benn's Church. Va, April 6.--Mrs.
Emma j. knight. wife Of J. c. Knight.
OF Benn's Church. Va. passed away
Monday at the home of her sister.
Mrs. Jas. Holland. of Exit, Va. after
a long struggle with tuberculosis. and
being in the forty-fourth year OF her
age. The burial took place today
from Whitehead's Grove church. The
services were conducted by her pas
tor. Rev. r. H. Powell. with large
in attendance. She had
for many years been devoted Chris
tian and faithful member of Benn's
M. E. church. South. and was pos
sessed Of patience. courage and devo-
ton, which with many other virtues
made her an attractive Christian
character and drew to her many
friends and admirers.
She is survived by her mother. Mrs.
Anna Goodwin. and the following
brothers and sisters: Wesley Goodwin.
Of Norfolk. Va; Jno. Goodwin. Of
Windsor: Claude .ohnson. II Benn's
Church. Va. and Mrs. Jas. Holland.
of Exit, Va. Mrs. Rosa Horroll. MrA
las. L. Bell. both Of Suffolk. Va. and
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orders from the German government
by the German officers in charge.
That ships belonging to private
persons, firms or corporations will be
paid for after the war. it is believed.
although 1t is possible they may be
held as security for the payment OF
the large bin of damages resulting
from the unlawful use Of submarines
However. 1t is MT anticipated that
privately owned property will be held
or use made thereof. without COM
pensation to the owners. even though
the owners may be enemy nationals.
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monia. For years he was a member
of the Democratic county committee
and also served on the board of sn-
pervisors. He was prominent in bust
ness and owned the towns electric
plant He was born I'm Washington
county, Maryland. coming to Rick
ingham when two years old. Sur
viving him are his wife, who was
Miss Mary McInturff, and one son,
DR.. w. II. Fahrney. a prominent spe-
cialist of Harrisonburg; four broth
ers, p S. Fahrney. OF Strasburg; Will
liam r. and J. ]. Fahrney, OF TIM
berville. and Daniel Fahrney, OF
Springfield, Mo. Funeral win be held
Sunday In Timberville.