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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09
LAST HOURS OF
HEROINE'S LIFE

AUG. i5-ouietly arrested
and taken 10 prison OF h.
Giles.
SEPT. I0--American lega-
ton, kept in Ignorance Of ar
rest. takes steps for defense.
SEPT. 12-Permission for
counsel 10 see her refused.
OCT. Trial begins.
OCT. s--Trial ends.
OCT. allegation makes
plea for clemency.
OCT. i0--American petition
10 see Miss Cayell again re-
fused.
OCT. 1i-MIss Cavells own
pastor denied admittance 10
her cell.
3 r. M-sentence pronoune-
ed In cell.
G:20 y. M.--American lega>
ton told sentence was not yet
pronounced
p. M.-Chief Of German
political department refuses 10
leave diereputable theatre 10
receive appeal for clemency.
10: 30--He returns 10 depart
ment and eneers at pleas Of
American and Spanish minis
tiers.
Military governor
declines TO stay execution.
OCT. ~ - HER LAST
HOUR
Her pastor hastily summon
ed. Miss Cayell partakes OF
holy communion. Kneels In
prayer. Clergyman command
ed 20 leave. German military
chaplain takes his place. Sol
dlers lead her from cell. Fir
ing squad awaits her. Their
bullets tear thru her body. Ger
man chaplain buries her in
prison yard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09
Analysis OF the War Moves
by J. w. II. Mason 90 T Mr'; Hn.. .sr Pros.

nlre Finland'A freedom. the Re.
rcnsky cabinet would be compelled
TO agree or would endangcr the
consistency OF ltN own democratic
policies.
II n minority and not n majority
Of the Fins desired separation
from Russia there would be ground
for objection ut PetroErad but no,
otherwise.
Dissolution Of all tiea binding
Finland and Russia would not
mean defeat for the Russian rev.
oluilon. but rather a victory. Nhoi.
~ consistent with the aims for
which the United States entered
tho sar.
tween tho FInns and the Russians
leading 10 the recognition OF Finn
ish sovereignty might we'll give a
strong impetus 10 the movement
for the freedom OF small nationals.
ties elsewhere.
Finnish culture IL no, the Aame
as Russian. and all but successful
efforts have several times been
made 10 obtain nearly complete
autonomy for Finland from the
Russian crars
The Petfogrnd ahnolntlsts NJ
least recognized in principle that
Finland was entitled 10 self GOV.
eminent. and tho new democracy
Ia Rusaia cannot rcpudiate tho log.
lcal extension Of this principle.
II IL not reasonable TO believe an
independent Finland would be but
the beginning OF Russian dlsinte.
grafton
An independent Poland would
certainly follow at the end Of the
war. but elsewhere there II little
vital impetus behind the sopafatlst
movement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09
enforceable Tale
Of Her Last Hours

And this Is Miss CayeII .
last hour on earth:
After Secretary Gibson and the
Spanish minister had gone prepara'
lions for the murder were hurried.
Hardly had the Americans left
when Mr. Gahan. the English
clergyman. was summoned 10 the
prison. Together they partook OF
the holy communion. She said
she had nothing 10 segret and that
~ she had II all TO do over again
abe would change nothing.
A few moments she knelt In
prayer, Then Mr., Gahan WAS com.
manded 20 leave.
The German executioners came
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09
BAD COLD? TAKE
'CASCARETS'F FOR
BOWELS TONIGHT
They're finel Liven your liver
and bowels and clear
your head.
No headache. sour stomach
bad cold or constipation
by morning

Get n i0-cent box.
Colds whether In tho head or
any part OF the body-are quickly
overcome by urging the liver TO ac-
ton and keeping the bowels FREQ
OF poison. Take Caacarets tonight
and you will wake mp with n clear
head and your cold will be gone.
cascarets work while you sleep,
they cleanse and regulate the
stomach. remove the sour. undi-
res,ed food and foul gases. tako
the excess bile from the liver and
carry off the ccnsrpated waEfe
matter odd poison from the bowels
Remember the quickest way to
get rid OF colds Is ono or two Cas-.
carets nj night 20 cleanse the sys-
TEN. Get a i0-ccnt box a. aBy drug
store Don't forget the children.
They relish this Candy Caihartic
and Il is often all that IL needed TO
drive n cold from their little sys-
tens.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

The Independence % Finland
will probably be tho first result Of
large constructive Importance OF
tho Russian revolution
Events are now occurring IN Pin.
land that indicate a determination
on tho part % the Inhabitants TO
establish full sovereignty Tor them.
selves.
II n formal demand IL made upon
the Russian government 10 rceoE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09
Women Steady Workers

!, used TO be said that women
could not be depended upon like
men 20 work steadily. and. conse-
quen,ly. ought not 10 expect 20
much pay as men employed at
similar work.
While IL would be foolish for any
young woman to stay at work when
physically unfit. IL is believed that
most women now continue at their
work as constantly as men. ANY
woman who is unable TO do so.
should take Lydia T.. Pinkhan's
Vegetable Compound. the old. reli-
able medicine for woman. and get
the aid she needs TO enable her to
keep at work.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

briefly explained 10 him the situa'
ton and presented this note from
tho American minister transmitting
the appeal for clemency Lancken
showed no feeling aside from Gym
icsl annoyance.
Finally Lancken agreed 10 In
qulre as 10 the facts, telephoned
from his office 10 the presiding
Judge OF the courtmartial. and re-
turned IN n short time 10 say that
sentence had indeed been passed
and that MISS CAVELL WAS TO
BE SHOT DURING THE NIGHT.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09
Germans Sheer
al Pleas for Mercy

I'VE then presented with all the
enrneHtncss NJ our command the
plea for ciemency. We all pointed
out TO Iancken the horror OF shoot
ing "A woman. no matter what her
offenae, and endeayored To I'm
press upon him the frightful effect
that such an execution would have
turnout the civilized world. WITH
A SHEER he replied that on be
contrary HE WAS CONFIDENT
THAT THE EFFECT WOULD BE
EX CELLENT.
"Tbe Spanish minister and ]
tried 20 prevail uDon Lancken 10
call Great Headquarters At Charlie
Vile on the telephone and have
the cssc laid before the emperor
for his decision lie said he could
not do anything OF the sort. After
further argument he agreed 10 get
Gen. Won sauberschwcig. the mill.
tary governor. ont OF bed To learn
whether there was any chance for
clemency.
"Laneken was gone half an
hour. When he returned he
reported that the military gov
ernor considered iNFlicTioN
or THE DEATH PENALTY
IMPERATIVE.
I'VE did not stop until after mid
night. when II was only too clear
that there WAS no hope
~ was bitter business lesv-
ing the place feeling that we
had failed and that the little
woman was 20 be led out be-
fore firing squad within . few
hours.
But I, WAS worse 20 20 back 20
the legation 10 the little group OF
English women who were waiting
In my office TO learn the result oil
our visit"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09
You Can't Believe Everything
II. II. Says in the Newspapers

Theodore Roosevelt writer, calls members
HUNS" shelf with the W.
M. American Alliance and the German Socialist Party America
St 'dhoyay
A. C. Townley
how much truth lies back of the Colonies accusations they
breathing
producers
Roosevelt would have believe their organization should be oaz
these ARE THE FACTS:
NOT the Roosevelt The
the hundreds invitations every
the cabinet and the food administration Each invitation
problems living
gtn the regulation prices and in financing the
ATTACK THE GOVERNMENT ITS PROSECUTION THE
WAR, OR ANY OF OUR ALLIES.
All speakers except La Toilette obeyed
of the speech La Toilette confined himself dis
ion profits and the necessity for placing heavy them
Then closed referred sinking the Lu
nia technical for war He also questioned for entering
nd sending drafted
uttered the objected by the Minnesota
which Roosevelt brands Towny and all those
farmers pro-Ceman traitors
While La Fontes offense hot that the day after his speech President
Towney public safety
him words
had shut himself hotel declined
with
before the speech delivered further mpesn him that he
keep his promise made Washington not to refer to the war except regard
to taxation
promise attack president discuss your
I told.
Finally a agreed permitted o speak.
Townley said that when the things
Iown interrupted La toilette TO remind hm to keep his pledge $50,
La Fonetes views and replied emphatcary he did not
But this The day the Minnesota public safety commission and this
league Joined hands fight to keep down the of food
well T.
traitors" to ask the leagues getting the regarding
production and distribution of flour
Yet T. R. attempts to falfy and maiouly brand
dsloya traitors hundred thousand farmers each this
Y his mouth.
truth his newspaper
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

Now that this federal wage com.
mission has started raising el
with things in general. won't the
members please see that the guy
who raised the price OF Bull Dur.
ham gets hls'n7
Thus Saving the Cards
A very enjoyable time was spent
by the Pleasant Ridge Tennis club
at the home OF Miss Pearl Van
Valkenburg. president Of the club.
on Thursday evening There was
much merrimeut around the fire
outside. roasting corn and dispos.
ing OF the same. after which the
guests adjourned 10 the house and
had a much.needed washup before
setting down TO progressive euehre.
--Brantford tonD Courier
John D. Rockefeller. jr.. has de.
olded TO recognize the Miners un.
ion In Colorado. There's so little
of II left that II must be quite n
feat TO recognize H.
War Is Kick
AS an VI. D.. my practice is all
shot 10 ELI
I examine recrulties the army 90
swell.
Four dollars per diem. pay the
hotel
My Gawd. how the money rolls
In
There are four reasons. an.
nounces n professor OF the Univers.
ity Of California. why women
should not wear stylish shoes. But
there Ia one reason why they will
wear them. 30 let's consider tho
subject closed
A Perfect Day
An auto load OF Benton girls con.
slstlng of the Hunter sisters. Miss
Calvert. Miss Aver, and another
one attended the funeral Tuesday,
and put IN the rest of the time
fishing. etc. They had n jolly fine
time.-Cuba City tWisD News
Herald.
The war has cost Austria $4,000
900 900. And she has gained as
much honor out of Il as man who
bought a seat in the United States
senate.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

secretary In Brussels. now reveals
TO the world this blacklist page In
the book Of German ousraaes.
Writing In the October Worlds
Work, Gibson shows with damnlng
simplicity the cynical and eowardly
stealth with which the Germans
kept him In Ignorance Of the prog.
ress OF the case. and how they He'd
TO every person interested In Miss
caveils defense. even Including
tho American and Spanish minis
tiers, to the very minute Of her
death. The following extracts from
his report are reproduced here by
special permission Of Worlds Work
to The Star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

"on' Aug. 3. 1915. Miss Edith Ca.
veil. an Englishwoman. directress
OF large nursing homo Mt Brua.
sells. was quietly arrested by tho
German authorities" writes Gibson.
beginning his terrible indictment OF
Miss Cavelis murdcrers. she was
confined In tho prison OF ST. GILES
on the charge that she had aided
stragglers from the allied armies to
escape across tho frontier from
Belgium TO Holland.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

,ss .ass.Aes ss.ss UEANAts, 90 Noa :
take the old forms OF reduced
iron, iron acetate. or tincture
OF iron simply TO save a few
centa. Tho iron demanded by
Mother Nature for tho red coll
oring matter In tho blood OF
her children is. alas, not that
Kind OF iron. You must take
iron In n form that can be
easily absorbed and assimilat-
cd TO do you any good. other
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

with a German military chaplain
6iindfoiocd, Edith CsveiI was
led to the open grave. The
firing squad aimed. u fired!
The first rays OF the sun
strezked the clods OF the rude
grave In the prison yard.
"she died like q heroine"
commented the German chap
lain.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09
II must have no hatred or
bitterness toward anyone"

That is Edith Cavell herself
talking! Those were her last
words. spoken to an English
clergyman just before she was
led from her cell 10 die.
Tho last days OF Edith Caveil's
lifc--And HER LAST HOuR-are
graphically portrayed by the Amer
lean who led those working day
and night 10 save the English
nurse.
hugh Gibson, American legation
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

forming drugs s,inuiants and nleo-
lhnllc beverages. ] ain convinced that
n this way they could ward Off DIS
ease, preventing u becoming organic
in thousands OF cases. and thereby
tn. lives OF thousands might be
saved who now die every year from
pneumonia grippe. kidney. liver.
heart trouble and other dangerous
maiAdies Tho real and true cause
which started their disease was
nothing more nor less than a weak
ened condition brought on by lack
Of iron In tho blocs.
ION account of the peculiar nature
OF woman. and the great drain
placed upon her system at certain
periods. she requires iron much more
than man TO help make up for the
loHs
Iron is absolutely necessary to
enable your blood TO change food
into living tissue Without II. no
matter how much or what you eat.
your food merely passes through
You don't get the strength out OF
u. and as n consequence you become
weak. pale and sickly looking. just
like n plant trying 10 grow In a soil
strong or well. you owe II TO your
self TO make the following test: See
how long YOU can work or how far
you can walk without becoming
tired. Next take two five-grain tab
let's OF ordinary nuxated iron three
times per day. after meals. for two
weeks Then test your strength
again and see how much you have
gained. ! have seen dozens OF ner-
vous. rundown people who were all
ing all the while double their
strength and endurance. and entire
~ rid themselves OF all symptoms
OF dyspepsia, liver and other trou-
blcH, In from 10 TO IL days time.
simply by taking iron in the proper
Ia
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

DR.. Ferdinand King, NeW York Physician
and Medical Author, tells physicians that they
should prescribe more organic iron-Nurdted
Iron--.for their patients-Says anaemia-iron
|defciency-is the greatest curse to the health,
strength. vitality and beauty Of the modern
american Woman EARNING against
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

"The trial began. on Thursday,
Oct. Z. and ended the following day.
Miss cayells conduct before the
court was marked by the greatest
frankness and courage. She stated
that she had aasist.d-thcse men 10
escape into Holland because she
thought that n she had not done no
they would have been seized and
shot by the Germans. that she felt
she had only done her duty In
helping 20 save their lives.
The public prosecutor asked
that the court pass the sentence OF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09
"SHE DIED LIK +
HEROINEr'

HEROINEr
Even the German chaplain
was forced to admit that. He
had Just watched the brave
little English nurse topple
over lifeless-MURDERED--
her heart torn apart by the
bullets OF a German firing
squad in the military prison
Of St, Giles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

Do you want TO sell your
house7 Use Star Want Ads.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

he older Inorganic iron products, u is Asiy
simulated. does not inluro the teeth. make
nem black. nor upset the stomach; on the con-
rary, II Ia a most potent remedy in nearly all
orns OF indigestion aa well as for nervous rum
down conditions The manufacturers have such
great confidence In NuSated Iron that they offer
to forfeit 800 20 any charitable Institution IL
they cannot take any woman under 90
who lacks iron and incrcaes their strength 100
per cont or In four weeks time, provided
they have no serious organic trouble, They also
offer 10 refund your money n Il does not at least
double your strength and endurance IN 10 days
time. IL is dispensed In this city by owl Drug
good druggists
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

The head Of the federal shipping
boards chartering commission,
Welding Ring. OF New York, will
have chartering control Of all for
can ports. Ring is a noted export
eign ships sailing to or from Ameri-
expert, director Of the foreign trade
council and former president of the
American Exporters and Importers
association. He Is an adrent advo-
cate OF the upouilding OF American
trade with other countries In Ameri-
can ships.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09
You can tell the women with
plenty of iron in their blood.
beautiful healthy rosy checked
women full Of Life. Vim and
Vitality

Wise u may Prove NOAt IMAM AtfitSS
II have used Nuxated Iron widely
In my own practice in most severe
aggravated conditions with unfail-
ing results. have induced many
other physicians to give II trial.
all of whom have given me most
surprising reports in regard TO its
great power as health and
strength builder.
Many an athlete and prize fighter
has won the day simply because he
and endurance and filled his blood
with iron before he went into the
affray: while many another has
gone down in inglorious defeat SIM
ply for the lack OF iron"
Surgeon OF ST. Elizabeth's Hospital.
New York city. said: Il have never
before given out any medical in
formation or advice for publication.
as ordinarily do not believe in II.
But so many American women suf-
FER from iron deficiency, with it's
! attendant ills-phN weakness
nervous trritabtlity, melancholy.
indigestion. flabhy. sagging mus
Giles. etc.-and in consequence OF
their weakened, rundown con-
diton they are so liable to con-
tract serious and even fatal dis
- asses. that | deem Il my duty to
,ol dvise all such to take NuNated
." ron. | have taken II myself and
cal ,iven II to my patients with most
vi surprising and satisfactory re-
al ults. And those who wish quick
y to increase their strength.
DnI 'ower and endurance will find IL
most remarkable and wonder
u | ully effective remedy"
NOTE--NuxRted Iron. which 10
m reacrihed and recommended above
al v physiciRns In such great va
Isi ietN Of cases, Is not a patent medi-
cine nor secret remedy, but one whicn
IA well known TO druggists. and
whose iron constituents are widely
prescribed by eminent physicians.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09
Desperate Fight
Made 10 SAGE Woman

Now begins the writer's narrative
OF the condemned woman'n last
hours and OF the struggle Ameri'
cans made TO save her life:
Mons. DE Leval asked that SIR.
GAhan. the English chaplain. be
permitted 10 visit her. Conrad tof
German political Department. re-
piled that II had been decided that
Mr.. Gahan could not see her. that
DE Leval could not see her until
the Judgment was pronounced and
signed
"HIe stated fOct. III that even II
the judgment had been given II
would have no effect until II had
been confirmed by the governor.
who was absent. We asked Con.
rad 20 inform the legation immedi-
atcly upon the confirmation of the
sentence In order that steps might
be taken 20 secure n pardon. Con.
rad promised
Despite The promise. We were
nervous and apprehensive and re.
NAMED az the legation all day.
making repeated Inquiry.
"A, G. 20 .. m. We once more had
the most definite ASSURANCES that
nothing had happened This was
just one hour and 20 minutes after
the sentence had been pronounced
A. $50 had just gone home
when De Levai reported that
Ait. cAveli was 10 be shot dur.
ing the night We set off 10
sec ~hs; could he done.
We found Baron Won der
Z i.anckcn ard ali members Of his
staff had gone 10 spend the even
ing AZ one OF the little disrepu;abie
theatres that had sprung up there
for the entertainment Of the Ger
mans
'Iancken came In about 10: 30.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

use Of metallic iron ,ohich
may injure the teeth. corode
the stomach and do far more
harm than good: advises
use Of only nuroted iron.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

hNNNAHN VA WV - - 49,
|. !. !. I. I.
conao quenccr OF ~
iron deficiency In AH1k y
the blood OF Amer ||
lean women. ! have
strongly cmphn
sized the fact tina
doctors should pro
scribe more organ
ir iron -- nuNntcd
iron -- for their
ncrv ous, rum
down. weak, has
gard loo king
women patients.
Palior means amaze
mia. The skin OF
an Rnnemic won-
~ IL pale. the flesh flabby.
The muscles lack tone, the
brain Tags and the memory
falla. and often they be-
come weak. nervous, irrita-
bile. Respondent and melan-
choly. when the iron goes
from tho blood OF women.
the roses go from their
checks.
In the most common
foods Of America. the
stnrchcE. sugars, table
syrupa. candies. polished
rice. white bread. soda
crackers. biscuits. macaroni,
spaghetti. taploca. sage,
farinn. degcrminated corn
meal. no longer ~ iron to
be found. Refining process
cs have removed the iron or
Mother Earth from these
iAhcd foods. and silly me
home cookery. by throwing
waste pipe the water In W
vegetables are cooked are
sihio for another grave iro
Therefore. If you wish
serve your youthful vim a.
to ripe old age. you mus
tho iron deficiency in your
using some form OF orgAi
lust as you would iiso "a
your food has not enough
"As I have said n hundr
over. organic iron IL tho gr
all strength builders. II
would only take Nuxated lr
they feel weak or run down
of dosing themselves will
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09
TIE CHILDS APPEAL

Mother. why don't you take
NUXATED IRON and be stronl
and well and have nice rosy
cheeks instead of being SO
nervous and irritable all tho
time and looking so haggard AM
old-The doctor gave some &c
Susie Smiths mother and she
was worse off than you arc
and now she looks Just fine
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The Seattle Star

Seattle re.,en'ee
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

After tremendous effort
made TO save her life. Edith
csveii stood bllrdfoided before
tho hesrtseeklno German
sharp-sho oters.
Giles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

There can be no healthy' eesuti.
iron" says pr. Ferdinand King.
New York Physician and Medical
Author. In my recent talks 10 ply
Hicinns on the grave and serious
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

A, $50 had just gone home
when De Leval reported that
Aits cAveIl was 20 be shot dur.
ing the night We set of 70
see ~hs; could he done.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

Tho war has cost Austria $4,000.
100000, And she has gained as
much honor out OF Il az a man who
bought a seat in the United States
senate.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

/ Memn<r ~ the
| scyinrs North
| west League %
/ Newspaper
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-. . . e.. ID. TX. S. . /.
COL YUM

Now that this federal wage com.
mission has started raising el
with things in general. won't the
members please see that the guy
who raised the price OF Bull Dur.
ham gets hlH'n7
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

EXPERTS ESTIMATE that the upkeep Of n I
States costs S3ooooooooo annually Mr. Roekeeers
name s Upkeep
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

FORM. And
this after
they had. in
some cases.
been doctor
in & or
I'm o n I h n
without OBJ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-09

FROM FLOWERS OF her mahua trees india Is making a
munitions. They're already firing about everything
HIndenbure's line.