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Two large cannons wore mounted upon the ship, hut this did not become known until the news of the German raider’s presence was received by the passengers. The captain revealed his intention to meet any emergency. The life boats were put in readiness so that th^y could he used at a moment’s notice, and the patrol on the captain’s bridge was doubled so that an unwarranted attack would have been impossible.When the steamer received the notice that a German raider was in the waters around South America, the ship changed its course and sailed as closely to the shore as possible. In order to reach its destination as soon as possible, all stops were omitted, and in that way the journey was made inseven days less than was originallyplanned.The “Vauban” was approaching Pernambuco, in Brazil, when it received the message that the German raider was near. Immediately the captain turned in a westwardly direction and headed for the coast. He sailed along the coast until the ship reached Rio de Janeiro. The first stop was made at Dahia, but the ship was anchored there only long enough to permit passenger* to leave the ship.Only one ship was seen by the passengers of the “Vauban” during the entire trip, and when it appeared on the horizon, preparations were made to meet the ship. It sailed toward the “Vauban” for a short distance, but turned back and disappeared, and for that reason the captain ordered the sailors to get ready for action.Numerous wrecked ships were sight-*xl at some distance. They were believed to have been the victims of the German raider.The passengers were kept in ignorance of the nature of the cargo the “Vauban” carried, and most privileges granted the passengers of the steamer •were denied those on the “Vauban.” When the steamer left New York the passengers were ignorant that the ship was armed, and when the cannons were exposed to the passengers' view, they were almost penie-etrickeiLRev. Kramer, in a letter to his father-in-law, praises his young wife*ous photographs of the city were taken.A special meeting of the local coun-1 cil was held Monday in the evening! which was attended by a record crowd. All members of the council were present. The advantages Cape Girardeau offers over other competitors were discussed.The final selection of the site for the national home will be made by a committee of ten. composed of the national officers and other prominent members of the order. The inspection trip of the national officers is being made for the purpose of eliminating places that do not appear to offer proper advantages.Mr. Juden was elated over the result of the visit of the national officers. He believes that it is certain Cape Girardeau will be selected. He said he had received information that the race would be between several cities in Illinois, Missouri and Kansas. The latter State is the homo of the order.E. M. Thilenius left for St. Louis this morning on business. He has acquired the agency for a soft drink for Cape and Bollinger counties and is making the necessary arrangements for his new branch.for her calmness during the trip. He says she was unlike most of the women on the ship.Rev. Kramer married Miss Edna Niermann the latter part of December. Shortly after their marriage they left for New York to sail for South America. On the steamer they met a num- i ber of missionaries who were bound for Buenos Aires. The couple will re- : main in South America for eight 1 years. iWhen Rev. Kramer and his wife left « here, her parents warned them not to go a ship that was armed. When they J boarded the ship they were told not i to speak German, because they might be denied passage if it became known lt;that they were of German descent The experience of the young couple i during the voyage to South America ie i related in a number of letters. Theee 1 were mailed in Rio de Janeiro, the sec* i lt;md port where the steamer stopped. |
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The Weekly Tribune
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, US
Thu, Mar 01, 1917
Page 4
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Robert G.
MO, USA 13 Jul 2020
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