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The Aberdeen weekly., 1918-03-29


/ day in Amory.
i Mr.. and Mrs. James McFar.
lane. Jr., are back from visit to
Memphis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris Miller, OF
OkolOna. Lieut.. Shook and Lieut..
Coleman, of Payne Field, were in
the city on Saturday.
Miss Berta May Shepard is back
from Memphis.
Mrs. Scott, of Senatobia. is visit.
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Scott on Hickory
/ street.
| Miss Frances Lusk left Tuesday
for John Hopkins, Baltimore, where
she will take three years course
in training.
Mrs. B. Frank Williams and three
interesting children arrived last week
from Norfolk to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
Mrs P. w. Lusk.
Mrs. Thos. Browning has been in
Starkville.
The Rev. j. Tillery Lewis and
Rev. Thomas Lipscomb are attend
ing district conference in Tupelo
, this week.
The Hon. Paul Graves was in
Memphis last week.
Mr.. Sidney Lee. of Birmingham,
made short stay in the city re-
Gently.
Mrs. Mcmillan, Of South Carolina,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. J B. Elixson.
Mrs. Hutchinson Walton, of Me-
ridian, is visiting Mrs. Jasper Roberts
Mrs. Pinkye Henry, of Kosciusko,
is visiting her mother. Mrs. Ellen
Vesey. on Hickory ST.
Miss Virginia Nisbet. of the |. l.
& c.. spent last weekend with her
parents, DR.. and Mrs. Nishet.
Seargeants Eikner. Shaw and Cole
from Camp Beauregard. were recent
visitor.
Mrs. Raymond Graham, Of Shef-
field, Ala, has been visiting her
mother, Mrs. Kate Spragins.
The Misses Dale, Chaplain. Wing
field and Nisbet from the l.. /. & c..
were weekend house guests of Miss
Virginia Nisbet.
Mrs. Sam Hunt will arrive early
in April to visit her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Elkin.
Miss Hoyt Raymond, of Tupelo.
was the recent house guest of Miss
Corinne Sykes Walker.
The Hon. C. P. j. Mooney, of
Memphis. arrives Sunday and will
be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Holiday Mcfarland. on High st.
Mrs Mary Dudley Walker return
ed Wednesday from a months So
iourn in Seattle, Wash.
Lieut.. Harry Mills. Co. M. 154
Infantry. Camp Beauregard. was
home this week.
Miss Gertrude Sykes is spending
several weeks at the Usona Hotel,
St. Louis.
Mrs. Will Nicholson and two lit
tie daughters from Vicksburg. are
expected next month to visit Mrs.
Ella Lanctot, on Hickory st.
After short stay with his mother,
Mrs. w. S. Lenoir, Mr.. Whitman
Lenoir left Monday for Park Field,
Tenn. Mr.. Lenoir has completed
the ground course in Austin, Tex,
and also had extensive training in
the aviation camp in Dallas.
Miss Claudia Brownrigg McQuis-
ton arrives today from Atlanta, Ga.
Mrs. E. 0. Sykes returned Tues
day after a stay Of some weeks in
Memphis. New Orleans and Jack
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Hammond and
little girls. of Kosciusko, are with
Mrs. Green Flynt.
Mrs. Frank Sims. OF Columbus,
is expected today and will be the
guest Of Mr.. D. H. McQuiston, on
franklin st.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Bunyan Carter
are back from jackson. where they
The Aberdeen weekly., 1918-03-29

}~~~~~} very complimentary notice
}xx} to one of our Aberdeen boys,
}} Mai. James f. Ware. tenn
porary commanding officer of Camp
Joseph K. Johnston, Jacksonville,
Fla. Maj. Ware has a military rec
ord of twenty-three years, eighteen
of which has been spent in continu-
ous service in the regular army, two
years in the volunteer army and
three years in the National Guard of
the State of Mississippi. He is a
Spanish war veteran, going out in
1898 as first sergeant with Company
l., which was carried to the front by
the late Col. John Baxter McFar-
land. Maj. Ware has served in many
capacities during his army career.
and Aberdeenians are proud of this
military record of one who has risen
from the ranks and proven his worth
to his country and who is just now
entering the full prime of his mill
tary zenith.
RED CROSS MARKET
Every one remember the Red Cross
Easter market tomorrow at Mrs.
Alma LOoney's old stand, beginning
at 9 in the morning and closing at
IL at night; there will be something
doing every minute. Come and buy
and be entertained. Children's
mammoth Easter egg hunt and grab
bags and fancy novelties in the af-
ternoon from 3 to ).
PRESENTATION OF FLAG.
The city service flag presentation
ceremonies will be held at the Opera
House on Sunday afternoon at four
O'Clock (new time). The Opera
House will be lavishly decorated and
an attractive program will be given.
ENTERTAINMENT SATURDAY
EtENlNG.
On Saturday evening at 8 O'Clock
a beautiful open air entertainment
will be given in front of the Easter
market house. Beautiful girls in
costume will render an attractive
program of song and story on a
handsomely decorated float. These
girls have been trained by Mrs. Do
ME Sykes Napier and treat is in
store for Aberdeenians. They haye
given their time and talent and
should be greeted by large audi
ence. The following is the program:
Song. My Red Cross Girl, Misses
Maude Strong, Alma Lake, WOodie
Howard. Birdie Therrell. Mary Lou
West, Lillian Lam. Valma Bras
field, Josephine Smith, Mary Ed
mundson. Reading. the Crimson
Cross. Mrs. d. w. Houston. Song,
say prayer for the boys over there,
Miss Maude Strong. Reading. what
happens when we try it, Chas. Eaton
Hamilton, Jr. Song. over there.
Miss Miss Mary Lou Greene. Four
minute talk on third Liberty Loan.
Mrs. Guy Bumpass. Song. 80 long
mother, Miss jamie Maier. Songs,
Liberty Bell. Joan of Arc, Misses
Lake. Howard. Smith and chorus.
RECEPTION SUNDAY EVENING.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Lanier Sykes
will throw open the doors of their
beautiful home on Sunday evening
at $50 O'Clock. entertaining with an
informal reception complimenting
the Hon. c. P. j. Mooney, of Men,
phis. Aberdeenians are cordially
Invited to come and meet this bril-
liant visitor. whose address on Sum
day afternoon will charm all who
will be 30 fortunate as to hear it.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1918-03-29

Don't use harsh physics. The re-
action weakens the bowels. lehds to
chronic constipation. Get Dosn's
Regnlets. They operate essily-3e0
at all stores. (Adv.l
The Aberdeen weekly., 1918-03-29

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. re
lieves Rheumatism. Sprains. Neu
ral9ia. etc.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1918-03-29

o8oUO0oO NV
Under auspices q tho Abssdssl
Chapter OF the Red Gross. at Opssl
House, Aberdeen. Sunday afternoon
March 3lst, 4 O'Clock (oew time)
Presentation of Sesvice Flag. il
honor Of all Aberdeen boys who hav'
joined the colors.
Hon. C. P. J. Mooney. the brill
liant editor OF the Memphis CONNER
cial Appeal. whose stirring var edi
torials have aroused the militan'
spirit of the Southern people, viii
tell just what we ought to know
about real war conditions at thii
critical time.
PROGRAM:
America audience.
Call of Roll OF Honor. Hon. b. II
Mcfarland.
Presentation of Flag. Hon. @. J.
Acceptance OF Flag. Hon. D. w.
Houston.
when the Boys Come Home" Mrs
0onie Sykes Napier.
Our Red Cross. Mrs. ]. n. Patton.
keep the Home Fires Burning"
Miss Mary Lou Greene.
Address. Hon. G. p. ]. Mooney.
"Stsr Spsngled Banner. audience.
Balcony reserved for colored peo.
pie only.
The following constitutes a list oi
names of Aberdeen boys already
called to the cOlOrs. both white and
colOred. who will he hOnored with
a star on the service flag to be un.
furled at the Opera House Sunday
at 4 O'Clock (new time. }
Acker. James Milton.
Akin. Allen Taylor.
Akin. Collins.
Alexander. Albert Lee.
Brannin. Robert b.
Broyd. Richard NJ.
Brown, Hudson.
Boyles. Littleton Lam.
Blackstone. Walter $.
panLh..a 1..so
Binford. Thomas Howell.
Brewer Malcom Irwin.
Brock. Thomas.
Bradley John Nj.
Bradley. Clarence NJ.
Brown. Herschel.
Bittle. Tayl lor Sery.
Bittle. William Mcmillan.
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Coonar Csr,I
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C..nah. 49,, p.;n.
cra,sh.w or.anwood
C.r,ar Tonx
c.o.h. c..
car C.-.
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D,.l;n pbi,in q
D.nos Anos,os;s.K
Eikne, Ear,p
Sans us,h.r,
Ee9er Monroe
Eas,ar Iam.s C,ioord
Uos,. ua o-;,ta
E,;xsor ph;,,;n Rrxan
Elarn,1an Iack
Kar
EIonrnox T. ou;,m~,
Elournov CarlD
Eras;er Allen
E1xn, .r,hur
Fitzpatrick. James.
Griffin. R.C
Gilleylen Houston S.
Greene McDuffe ID.
Hillyer NJ p
Hickman C.
Hamilton. Earl HODGES
Hatch Needham Whitfield
HiIliman Joseph W.
Heard, Joseph NJ
Howard. Daniel Irwin.
Hale. Walter Carlton
Hathaway Isaac
jenkins. George Bryan.
Jones' William w.
Jonas. Sidney Alroy.
Jones. Buford H.
Johnson Earl
Johnson Joseph.
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The Aberdeen weekly., 1918-03-29

COTTAGE FOR RENT
Five room. on Commerce St.
f. d. MURPHY.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1918-03-29

WHITE and yellow Dent Seed
Corn, 80 day. at MURPHY'S.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1918-03-29

MURPHY'S Ice Box is full of
good things to eat-take a peep.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1918-03-29

As l am going to close out my
business by April 1st; will sell al
q Bargain my remnant of stock.
Large Iron Safe, Show Cases and
all fixtures.
Miss Hattie Johnson.
The Aberdeen weekly., 1918-03-29

IL Mrs. Gaddy good ct knitting
sweaters?'' mo. but she's capital
ct unraveling yarns"
The Aberdeen weekly., 1918-03-29
Personal
Society Notes
[ PHONE IS. J
MAJOR JAS. r.. WARE

HE TRENCH AND CAMP
/ : of March 18th contains a
~ very complimentary notice
to one of our Aberdeen boys,
Mai. James r. Ware. tenn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-13

SANG songs for their entertainers
The battery's camp was located
n Glen Allen park near seIlersburg
and dur.ns their stay the boys we're
always The center Oh interest in the
town and among its inhabitants.
The boys played baseball among
themselves and gave an exhibition
dr.u for The spectators from the
town
Every man carried full equipment
including "a pup tent which accom-
uodatcs two men. The battery
cooks did all OF the cooking and
Tine boys got Off light. as il was
thought that they would have 20
cook some OF their meals them
selves. The menu on the nike was
The same as that az Camp Taylor.
They arrived back in Camp Tay-
Tor Monday feeling no, and every
man hopes there will be another
hike soon.
Privatcs Harry ". Bossard and
owen T.. McNinch are in South
south Bend on dve-day furIoughs.
visiting friends and relatives.
Sergt Phil Grochowalski has
been transferred TO troop T. 315th
cavalry, at Fort d. A. Russell.
Cheyenne. Wyo
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-13
NO MARRIED MEN
IN GUARD FORCE
New Regulation Goes Out to
Commanders of State
DetaChmentS.

WASHINGTON. June 13.-Na-
tional guard enlistment regulations
made public Wednesday. forbid the
acceptance OF married men or men
with dependent relatives unless it is
demonstrated that such dependents
will be provided for. inspectors are
instructed 10 see that the rule is
followed.
To demonstrate his eligibility for
enlistment a man with dependents
must sign as a part OF his enlistment
contract. a statement showing that
his dependents have other means of
support than his civil income: that
he authorizes the allotment OF not
less than one-half OF his pay 10 such
dependents i'm the event OF his unit
being called for federal service. and
that he has agreed not TO ask for
his discharge from the service at
any subsequent time for any reason
relating 10 the support Of his rela-
tives.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-13

scter 10 stand up under the strain.
The regular. the volunteer, and the
drafted man all have spirit. They
will night as bravely and die as gal
lantly as any man who has been
through West Point But what you
must show is implicit obedience 10
orders and loyalty 20 the very core.
so that the men under YOU may
exhibit the same characteristics. For
they Will look 20 you.
I'VE have shipped 20 France a
large army. and the units Of this
army have already won the praise
Of our allies. We will put into this
war the necessary number OF men
20 win II. no matter what that num-
Der may be-"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-13
ANNOUNCEMENT

Bride portraits are an essential
part Of the wedding ceremony be-
cause of their sentimental and his
torical value. We specialize in OBJ
tanning artistic portraiture in the
home. and we commend 10 your
consideration the suggestion that
we come 10 your home for this pur-
pose just before the wedding guests
arrive. The Mcdonald Studio.-Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-13
TURN AND LOOK

The Buick Valve-In- Head FIVE pas
senger touring car-E-S Skis is a
motor car that attracts attention
everywhere. There is an indescrlb-
able something so clearly rejecting
the true character and aristocratic
individuality OF the Buick design
that everyone turns and looks. II is
q car with refined body details. On
exhibition at the Twentieth Century
Garage. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-13
To THE AMATEUR PHOTO
(rIl A DIIIrIl

Do you always get GOOD results
from your films and are your prints
always just what you would like TO
have? If not. bring US a roll OF
1lms or any our stations, and let
Us show you what we can do.
Staples. photographer. Z36 S st.
Joe st-Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-13
HAVE THE SAME GOOD ATTEN
TON

The large deposItor and the small
depositor receive the same courtesy
and respectful service at this BANK
We put forth our best efforts 20
make dealing here a pleasure. We
ask you 10 favor us with your bank
ing business. whether It is little or
much. No account Is too large
none too small-to receive our GOOD
attention. Merchants National
Bank. Advt-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-13
Over Million Yar1ks Soon
to be in France.-Baker

WEST POINT, ~ Y, Jnue f3-More than million American
fighting will be in service in France the future de-
ared Sec Of War Baker address Wednesday 81 grad
yates of the United States military academy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-13

experimenting his recent an
nouncement in Washington that
United States troops exceeding
100000 in number have disem-
barked on French soil, the secretary
told the cadets 1t is not unfair 70
speculate that we Will shortly pass
the million mark"
Gen. Peyton g. March, chief o.
staff. who made commencement day
the occasion Of his first official visit
to the academy, said that neither
the menace Of raiding German sub
marines Oft the Atlantic coast, nor
The territorial gains OF the enemy
on the western front. Will affect
Americas policy Of sending men TO
France as fast as ships can carry
them.
Diplomas Ahead OF Time.
Today's graduation was that OF
the class Of 1919. whose members
were awarded their diplomas a year
ahead OF time, the first since 1917
70 attain that distinction, because
of the urgent demand in the army
for trained officers.
Sec'y Baker, who awarded the di-
plomas to the graduates. told them
they were destined to have part
in leading the armies of the ma
ton TO victorious peace.
after that" he said. "as officers
Of the regular army you will pre-
pare not for war, but DE ready for
another war IL anybody wants TO
make it."
Mr.. Baker declared that the
United States became a belligerent
because Germany tried TO crush
individual human happiness and
liberty, which we call the theory
OF democracy"
we have joined a combination
i'm which France and Britain and
Italy and the United States have
assembled in France the greatest
force for righteousness the world
has ever SEEN" he continued. I'VE
see in that combination a submer-
gency OF international discord and
of national selfshness.
II can imagine that when the
God Of nations calls the roll OF
those who have been faithful Eng
land will say: Y am here with my
ships and my men. Ny losses arc
erievous. but my spirit Is unbroken.'
ITALY answers too from the Alps
10 the AsiaSo. She says: My sons
are here dying and struggling. but
holding the mountain passes against
those who would crush US
And France-Oh the beauty and
sublimity OF her response: I am
here bleeding at every pore. Ny
country is part occupied. The
mother earth has received 10 itself
again hundreds of thousands OF my
dead children But our heads are
high. our determination is IN
broken. They shall not pass
And when America answers,
Goes II not thrill YOU TO hear: we
too have crossed the danger-infest-
e. seas as Lafayette and Rocham-
beau did long years since; we have
coordinated our workshops and
fabricated our materials. We are
marching hundreds OF thousands
strong. and We will continue 10 be
there 10 the end"
Gen. March Speaks.
Gen. March told the graduates
they were fortunate in becoming Of
hcers at this time. when they Will
Ne able under war conditions TO
achieve rapid advancement.
Commanding men at the front"
said the chief Of stair. will test TO
The last ounce every bit OF military
training YOU have gained here. You
Will md your character tried to the
utmost and if any fail il will be be
cause they will not have the char
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-28
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
Continued from Page 81

Continued from Page 81
been removed from Office by the Gov
ernor and John A. Moore of Barlow
appointed to fill the vacancy, the lat
ter upon presentation of his commits
sion, entered upon the duties of his
Office.
After attending to the routine work
of the Board, on motion duly made
and seconded, resolutions were adopt-
ed selling the $4,000 Lakeland Spe-
cial Tax School District Number ]
bonds to sinking funds of other spe
cial tax school districts The bonds
were sold for par plus accrued inter
est.
Upon motion duly made and Sec
onded, the form and denomination Of
the $4,000 Lakeland Special School
District Bonds were adopted and
Clerk Woodland instructed to have the
same printed.
There being no further business,
the Board adjourned to meet in regu-
lar session on April End.
JOHN A. MOORE.
Superintendent and Secretary.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-28
AUCTION SALE
Saturday, March 30, at 10 A. n

Saturday, March 30, at 10 A. m.
Groom house and lots at corner
OF East Morton st. and Ingram Ave,
fronting on East Morton St., which is
paved and also known as the Dixie
Highway. Four Of the vacant lots are
5CX2OO feet each, and are fine for
trucking or building purposes. 80
full-bearing fruit trees are on the
house lot, which is an extra large one.
Terms: 1-3 cash, balance and 2
years H. H. HARNLY, Auctioneer
D. c. Boswell, owner. 797o
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-28

We are looking forward to a busy
time this spring renovating mattress
es' feathers, and cleaning rugs and
nave made preparations accordingly
we renovate all kinds of mattresses
including felts, which we rebuild All
work called for and delivered For
information address L. B. Wander.
slice, Phone 1863, Lakeland Fla.
1862
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-28
CAPTAIN VOGT SUBMITS
DRAWING OF NON.SINKABlE
SHIP TO GOVERNMENT
Continued from Page So

projectile nose are now on exhibition
at the Red Cross Pharmacy in this
city. where they can be seen by the
public When the U. S. government
begins building Vogt's unsuitable
ship, the Germans will need to use
something more awfully destructive
than the torpedo to prevent the send
ing of troops and supplies to France.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-28
FURNITURE AT AUCTION
Next Friday mt 3 p. m. Mt 90l East
Orange Street.

Orange Street.
AS follows Extension dining table,
6 dining chairs, sewing table, oak IL
brary table, writing desk and chair, 2
large rockers, small rocker, stand.
large dress box, wardrobe, new birds,
eve maple dresser and chair, oak
dresser, 2 iron beus, 9 springs, 3
mattresses. porch swing, ported
plants, large begonia in handsome
jardinier, tubs, etc. Mrs. ]. c.
Grubbs, Owner. B. H. HARNLY,
1875 AuctioDeer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-28

IN BEST MATERIAL and Best
Workmanship combined in the Best
Smoking Cigar. The Best se,,ir,
Cigar, therefore smoke A. H T.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-28
Plans are being made for the grad

Plans are being made for the grad
ns of the unfinished portion of the
National Highway through Crystal
Springs, connecting the road from
pade City and the north with the road
from Plant City, Tampa and the
south Contract for the work has
been let by the Pasco County Com,
mssioners.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-28

will boost you. Every one Is made
with the care and quality that will
make friends for you. $3.50
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-28

Southland" Grapefruit Juice n
most healthful drink you can get
all fountains.
Mohave County miner., 1918-01-19
AMERICA, MY COUNTRY

America, my country, come at thy
 call; I plight thee my trOth and give thee
 my all; In peace or in war I am wed to thy
 veal I'll carry thy flag through the fire and the steel. Unsullied it floats OCT our peace-lov-
 ing race, On sea nor on land shall it suffer dis
 grace; In rev'rence I kneel at sweet liberty's shrine America, my country, command, am thinei America, my country, now come is thy hour The Lord of hosts counts on thy courage and power; Humanity pleads for the strength of thy hand, Lest liberty perish on sea and on land. Thou guardian of freedom, thou keeper of right, When liberty bleeds we may trust in thy might, Divine right of kings or our freedom must fall America, my country, I come at thy call!
 -Jens K. Grondahl.
Mohave County miner., 1918-01-19
ONE HUNDRED PER
 CENT AMERICANS

In many communities of the state clubs, known as the 100 per cent Am erican, are being formed with the in tent of counteracting the pro-Ger- man propaganda that is being spread all over this Union. Every town should organize and systematically weed out the men who would play into the hands of the kaiser and prove traitors to our land. The sooner these fellows are weeded out the less chance there will be for the burning of grain cries and fields and the destruction of all forms of property. Men who do not believe in this free government of ours should be sent back to the coun- try whence they came, and those who have developed anarchistic tendencies should be controlled. We need none of the bad men of Europe or our own country at large, and the people who believe in right and justice must stand together.
 America is a great country and it must be kept on the high plane set TOT it by our forefathers, and to do this the real Americans must band to- gether for its preservation and the protection of the homes and all forms of property. The safety of our na- tion depends on the patriotism of the people and nothing must stand in the way of making our entry into the war a success. The Hun must be licked so thoroughly that he will never come back to menace a peaceful world, and the Hun in America must ba squelch- ed.
Mohave County miner., 1918-01-19
OUR ATTITUDE TOWARD
 ENEMY PEOPLES

"We do not wish in any way to im- pair or to rearrange the Austrian Hungarian empire. It is no affair of ours what they do with their own life, either industrially or politically. We do not purpose or desire to dictate to them in any way. We only desire to see that their affairs are left in their own hands, in all matters, great or small.
 "We shall hope to secure for the people of the Balkan peninsula and the Turkish empire the power and right to make their own lives safe, their own fortunes secure against op- pression or injustice and from the dic- tation of foreign courts or parties.
 And our attitude with regard to Germany herself is of a like kind. We intend no wrong against the German Empire, no interference with her in ternal affairs. s* We are in fact fighting for her peoples enamel patton from fear along with our own from the fear as we'll as from the fact of unjust attack by neighbOrs, or rivals, or schemers after world en- pire. No one is threatening the ex- istence or independence of the peace ful enterprise of the German empire" !" (From the Presidents Message of De cember 4.