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hol and gauze. In fact he laid in a
supply OF everything that might possi-
bly, be needed. most Of It coming from
Paris 1t was several days before we
got our first patients. They CAME
from Liege, After that they came
from Namur and Dlnant and other
towns not far away.
"The day following the occupation
OF Liege the Germans came to Brus-
sells. According 10 the customary mill
tnry tactics In war time they marched
into tho city from many different d.
rections. As one OF the roads by which
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-03-30
Renee Van der Hook Reviews Noble
Work of "Bravest Woman | Ever
Knew in Belgium During
Early Days of War

as she was invariably addressed by
her pupils. who thus unconsciously
paid her the homage that her sterling
qualities exacted.
Il can see her now" said Miss van
der Hook, who is staying in New
York, "as she first met me with that
simple, direct manner Of hers so en-
tirely fSee from afrectation. But with
all her simplicity she possessed dig
nifty that shielded her from all IA
n1iliarity.
Il was in my third year when the
war started. Previous to this tho days
had been happy and peaceful ones, for
we lost sight OF the drudgery through
the inspiration of working for the sp-
proval Of such persons as DR.. Depase
and Miss Cavell.
suddenly there came rumors of
the German ultimatum and OF mobili-
cation. Naturally we were all much
excited. Almost every one who had
money put away went TO the coffre
fort TO draw II out or else to lock it up
more securely with a second key. Cos
sip was rife and no end Of stories OF
real or imaginery spy organizations
were going the rounds and we begun
to be suspicious OF our next door
neighbors.
I'VE were ready for anything, but
as yet nothing had happened. The
doctors came to the institute and
! cracked jokes as only Belgiaus know
how. our nurses too were full OF fun
as usual and quite successfully sue
ceeded in allaying the fears OF nervous
patients who had become keyed up by
| fear OF impending danger. 1 shall
never forget poor Baroness X. who.
having Ave sons and a husband OF
military age and herself Just recover
ing from a major operation. was ter
| ribly anxious.
"'C'est la 0nerrci C'est la OusrrC'?
| she kept OH asking.
"'C'cSt nc quinn cduchemnr. ca
| pdsSera, soycE trd,lQMlle on n'dHrG pas
dc onerre.' 1T Is only bad dream. II
will pass. Don't worry told her.
| had almost come to believe 1t myself
30 often had l repeated the phrases
when, as was making my last rounds
for the night I heard far in the dis
tance the changing OF bells. Four. Ave,
six little church bells In the suburbs
| OF Brussels Joined in and there was
a sinister note in the sound. The
sweet. peaceful tones, so familiar to
our ears, had given way to a new and
distinct cacophony.
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public toward the manner in which it
should dine out.
Itmay be that New Workers cannot
after all be kept at home for dinner
more than a certain number Of times
a week. There must somewhere be an
outlet to the family desire to leave the
home board and eat under the bright
lights. So the new FLIP to the taste
for eating somewhere besides at home
came In the shape OF the little restau-
rants. which have for the last winter
been so crowded that the merely igno-
rant visitor who has stood up and
waited for toole until his legs are
stiff wonders why in the world they
were made as small as possible instead
of Us large. They are at least q new
toy for the eater outside his home;
and is there anything in the world
that the New Yorker so much loves
as a new toy?
Little Eating Houses Famous
Abroad.
Americans in Europe have often
sought out this or that little restau-
rant which has preserved its fame on
account of its size and not in spite Of
II. Various traditions always clustered
about the little restaurant. whether 1t
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did take some Of the enthusiasm out
Of the two discoveries to find IN o cor
ner OF the check the announcement
that the restaurant was now conducted
by one Of the great international hotel
and restaurant companies that has
snapped up all the famous hostelries
possible and built as many other new
ones. But II was. to all intents and
purposes. a little restaurant still.
The recent tendency of the men and
companies that build such places,
however, has been 10 make them as
spacious and magnificent as possible.
So the sudden appearance Of New
Yorks little restaurants more or less
simultaneously must have come in
answer to some psychological demand
Two OF them are intended to supply
the needs OF guests who live in the
apartment houses in which they are
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I turned away the soldier, as II bit
ashamed, gave me It half surly salute
in return.
with the declaration OF war the
Queen had turned the Palace into a
hospital and supervised 1t herself. Tho
lrst floor was given over to officers,
reception rooms and an information
bureau. while the dollhouse was con-
veniently arranged for an operating
and steriliz!ng room.
In the superb ballroom. whore so
many brilliant functions had taken
place prior to the war. were rows up
on rows OF cots, the simple little war
beds standing out in strange contrast
% the gorgeous surroundings. With
n u week every one OF the 400 beds
Twas occupied by French, British. Bel
gian and German soldiers as were our
own.
"The German wounded who occupied
wards by themselves seemed at first TO
dlstrust us and were n-communica-
tive, even surly. although later when
they saw they received the same treat
ment accorded the men OF the Allies
they became n little less apathetic.
nurses TO the various ChateauX and the
fine homes of wealthy Belgians turned
over as hospitals and she coached
| many society women TO be Red Cross
| aids.
Alarming situations Develop,
New and alarming situations de-
veloped daily. We frequently heard
Of townsfolk being arrested, on sus-
picion.' ana how the Germans searched
private premises for what in their
eyes We're evidences Of guilt on the
part Of some poor Belgian, but il never
| once occurred 10 us our turn might
| come next. so far rs We knew we
| had done nothing wrong IN the school,
| but had given the Germans the same
care and attention accorded the allied
wounded. so the arrest Of Miss Cavell
| camc like bomb out Of a clear sky.
The first lnkling we had there was
, trouble brewing was one afternoon In
! August. ! had been OF duty and was
| just returning to the school when
saw IA big, gray military automobile
standing before the door. The chauf-
feur. fat little German corporal
! stood beside IT, and I've looked 40 anus
ing in his stiT gray uniform and his
! imposing casquo IA point that | almost
laughed in his face He scowled Al
, me with cleaning eyes, but had done
| nothing wrong, consequently | feared
nothing. But the moment | stepped
into the corridor and saw two Ger
| man officers, with rifles IN hand
guarding theIdoor, then began to h'
worried,
after a little while tie officers wsn'
| away ana Miss CaNell appeared at sup
IN just rs though nothing had hap
pened e" as that sort ~ thing wa
a common occurrence We dismissed 4
from our minds and thought no mort
about Il. Eve days later, however, .
big military motor drew VI TO In,
door and three German officers steppef
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be Les Trois Freres Provensaux In
Brussels or Valentine in Strasbourg,
a citadel Of French memories. There
have been little restaurants IN Paris
and London to which connoisseurs re-
sorted, hoping to find there the tradi-
tional charms OF such places. Who
was not familiar with the peculiar ad-
vantases that reside alone in the little
cafes? it..'..
Would not their admirers tell you
that here alone was to be found the
perfect service that came with the at
tention Of landlord who had at heart
the interests OF his clients and him.
self and was not merely tryins in
half hearted way to build up the
profits Of syndicate? Here the chef
worked under the maitre d'hotel as
under brother. 1t was the well
being of the patron they were seeking.
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d HARRIET sIssoN GILLESPIE.


ACW was a brave woman,
wasn't she?" 1t was a high
~ German official under the
kommandantur in Brussels during
the war who bestowed this tribute
upon Edith Cavell. the noble English
woman whose life was paid forfeit to
German "kultur." Resee van der
Neck, a pupil nurse OF MISS Cavell, to
whom the remark was addressed, re-
piled fervently. she was the bravest
woman I ever knew" we'll aware Of
the fact that her outspoken admira-
zion for her former directress might
provoke the wrath OF the German
military authorities and so tliwart her
plan to leave Belgium.
Much to her surprise the German
officer looked first amazed, then
Angry. but finally, as II by a mighty
effort, he collected himself and as
Stunning an attitude OF typical Teutonic
severity no turned TO the business in
hAnd-the request from Miss van der
Hook for q passport to her homo In
Holland.
AItSI TO HI
a. to the reasons for her leaving the
country and the like the interview
Terminated with demand for the i'm
mediate consignment of the young
nurses personal books and papers,
anything in fact which the official of
the Pasz Central suspicioned might
give aid to the enemy. Several days
later several OF Miss van der Hoek's
text books. her diploma signed by
Edith CaSell and n few letters were
received from the Kommandantur.
wrapped securely and heavily sealed
with the impress of the German eagle.
Her passport followed shortly.
Edith CaveIps Noble Work.
II was in 1907 that Edith Cavell
FIRST came 10 Belgium. splendidly
equipped with her modern training
and a personality that gave her the
Immediate entree into the oldest fami-
lies OF Brussels. The medical fra
ternity, Of which DIR. Depage was a
leading member, eagerly took advan-
tage OF her services and four years
k:er asked her assistance in forming
q training school for nurses in con.
psction with his private hospital OF
institute, as II IL called there.
Renee van der Hook. then a girl Of
-, living with her parents in Holland
learning Of the wonderful opportunity
which the new school offered, besough
her father-who up to this time hat
opposed her desire--to allow her Il
take up the study OF nursing. He re
iuctantly consented, and one bleak dal
in November. 1911. the little Dutch cir
turned her face toward the realization
OF long cherished dream little antici
patins what fate had In store for her.
Upon arriving at the school, then
semodeiled frame building but now
fne. modern. brick structurc, she wa
greeted by the director or madame,
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The city noises began and the streets
were full OF garde civique, policemen
and Boy Scouts carrying orders hither
and yon and bringing calls for soldiers
BY 9 o'clock in the morning three
quarters Of the male help in the hos
pital had left and gone 10 war.
Miss Cavell was superb. With DR.,
Depage she took upon herself the re-
sponsibility of putting the hospital on
a war basis and We. were soon ready
for whatever might come. We were
ordered to start making dressings and
DR.. Depage sent for quantities OF alco-
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they came. the Avenue de Longchamp,
lay quite near the hospital Miss Os-
borne, who had been sent over by the
British Government to do Red Cross
work In Belgium, and I went down and
stood on The curb watching the troops
march by. 1t was a marvellous spec
tacle. From 0 o'clock in the morning
until late In the afternoon they passed,
q steady stream Of gray uniformed
soldiers in fine physical condition, with
no wounded and with none OF the evil
donces OF war to be seen.
although thsro were no wounded
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men, a horse with n big. gaping hole
In his back, led by German corporal,
stopped as the line halted directly in
front of where we stood. The poor AM
nal had evidently been struck by a
she'll, hat no attempt had been made
TO provide first MD. ! couldn't s;nnc
that So, as had cotton and me dication
in my pocket, I advanced Ia dress tn"
wound when the corporal called out
Sharply, 'Nlcht notig.' II Is not neces-
sary. / looked at him. 'Nicht tig.'
he repeated, nevertheless W. light
on and applied the dressing. 4 as
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"'My God!' cried. Has 1t come at
lastr A lump came in my throat and
l thought should choke. smothered
the sound NO as not to disturb my
patients. Just then a wakeful woman
called out 'Mademoiselle. o'cst 10
0neTe. C'est Ia 1uerre.'
~ knew In my heart 1t was, but
tried TO quiet her AZ best could and
told her q little white lie. saying l be-
lieved It was fire somewhere In the
suburbs. A little later. however, and
the truth could no longer be denied.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-10-18

Whereas, His Excellency, the COVER
nor of Michigan. has directed the at
tention of the people OF Michigan to
the nationwide movement to provide
suitable memorials to the late Theo-
dore Roosevelt, and
Whereas. The citizens Of Crystal
Falls will wish TO cooperate with all
other communities in our common
wealth in furthering the aims and pur-
poses OF this highly commendable un-
dertaking, by the contribution OF their
efforts and their gifts;
/. therefore, mayor OF the city OF
Crystal Falls. Michigan. take pleasure
In urging the cordial cooperation of
every man. woman and child in the
city, without regard to their party af-
hliations. in order that there may be
full expression of our esteem for
the great American and our desire TO
assist In perpetuating his memory, In
order tina. the principles of American
ism OF which he was the outstanding
exponent, may be preserved to future
generations.
suggest that the people OF Crys-
tai Falls observe, by means OF spec
ial exercises in the schools and a gen.
eral public assemblage in the evening
OF the twenty-seventh day of October.
the anniversary of Roosevelt's birth.
SAM BRIDGES, Mayor.
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George went slowly TO the front door
and halted. regarding the misty slIhou-
cite Of the caller upon the ornamental
frosted glass. After minute OF
K waiting this silhouette changed outline
so that mn arm could be distinguished
--4n arm 6ufBtretched toward the bell.
as II, the GENTLEMAN outside doubted
whetherisor not II had sounded and
were minded to try again. But before
the gesture was completed George alb
ruptly threw open the door and
stepped squarely upon the middle OF
the threshold.
A slight change Swallowed the face
OF Eugenes his look Of happy anticipa-
ltion gave way 10 something formal
and polite. How do you do. Georgef'
he said. Mrs. Minafer expects 10 20
driving with me. believe--lf youn
be so kind as 20 send her word that
I'm here"
George made not the slightest move.
ment.
mo" he said.
Eugene was incredulous, even when
his second glance revealed how hot OF
eye was the haggard young man be-
fore him. Il beg your pardon. I
said"
IL heard you" said George. "You
said you had an engagement with my
mother, | told you. MOI"
Eugene gave him steady look. and
then he asked quietly: "What Is the
the difiiculty?'
George kept his own voice quiet
enough. hut that did not mitigate the
vibrant fury of II. MY mother viii
have no interest In knowing that you
came for her today" he said. cor any
other dayr'
Eugene continued to look at him
with scrutiny in which began To
CLEAN a profound anger. none the less
because II was so quiet. 81
am afraid / do not understand YOU"
II doubt II could make IL much
palmer" George said, raising his
voice slightly. hut I'll try. You're
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-10-18

not wanted in this house, Mr.. Morgan
now or at any other time. Perhap.
you'll nderstand--thisl"
And with the last words he CLOSED
the door In Eugene's face.
Then, not moving away, he stood
just inside the door, and noted that
the misty silhouette remained upon
the frosted glass for several moments
as IL the forbidden gentleman debated
In his mind what course 10 pursue,
Let him ring again" George though.
grimly. "Or try the side door--or the
kitchenw
But Eugene made no further at.
tempt; the silhouette disappeared
footsteps could be heard Withdrawing
across the floor Of the veranda; and
George, returning 10 the window IN
the reception ROOM" was rewarded
by the sight Of an automobile manu-.
factnrer In baffied retreat. with all
his wooIng furs and fnerles mocking
him. Observing the heaviness OF HIS
movements as he climbed into the ton
neau. George INDUCED In sicklsh
throat rumble which bore a distant
cousinship to mlrth.
He went 10 the library, aud. seat
ing himself beside the table whereon
he had placed the photograph OF his
father. picked mp book. and pretend
ed 20 be engaged in reading II.
DraeanfIv Ioohalt. h,.r.,o..s a.. -.
heard descending the stairs She came
into the library, fur coat over her
arm, ready to put on. and two wells
round her small blnck hat. her right
hand engaged In buttoning the glove
upon her left; and. as the large room
contained too many pieces OF heavy
furniture, and the inside shutters ex-
cluded most OF the light of day, she
did mot at once perceive Georges
presence. Instead, she went TO the bay
window at the end OF the room. which
Afforded view OF the street, and
glanced out expectantly; then bent
her attention upon her glove; after
that, looked out toward the street
again. and turned toward the interior
Of the room.
why, Georgiew
She came. leaned over from behind
him, and there was faint. exquisite
odor as from distant apple blossoms
as she kissed his cheek. Dear.
waited lunch almost an hour for you,
but You didn't comet Did you lunch
out somewherer
Yes" He did not look up from the
book.
did you have plenty to catr'
Yes
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-10-18

finally her voice cams-ft was BLANK.
too.
"Good night"
After he was In bed his thoughts be-
came more tumultuous than ever !;
while among all the inchoate and frag-
mentary sketches OF this dreadful day.
now rising before him the clenrest was
OF his uncle collapsed In a big chair
with white tie dangling from hts
hand: and enc conviction. following
upon that picture, became definite In
Georges mind: that his Uncle George
Anderson was hopeless dreamer.
from whom no help need be expected.
M amIable imbecile lacking In normal
impulses, and wholly useless In o
struggle which required honor 10 be
defended by man OF action.
Then would return vision OF Mrs.
sJohnson's furious round head, set be-
hind her great bosom like the sun far
sunk on the horizon OF mountain
plateau and her cracking. asthmatic
voice. without sharing In
other peoples disposition 10 put an
evil Interpretation on what may be
nothing more than unfortunate appear
ance" other people may be
less considerable In not combining their
discussion OF II, as ] have. 10 char
liable views" And then George
would get up agaln--and again--and
pace the floor In his bare feet.
That was what the tormented young
man was doing when daylight came
gauntly in at his window--pacing the
floor. rubbing his head in his hands.
and muttering.
ut can't be true: this can't be hap
pening 10 me! %
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-10-18

An Ordinance to amend Sections ?
] and of an Ordinance entitled IAN
Ordinance to be known as the Annual
Appropriation Bill"
The city of Crystal Falls Ordains-
Section /. That Sections 2 and 3
OF an Ordinance entitled An 0rdin-
ance to be known as the Annual APP
priation Bill" be and the same is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Section ?. That for the purpose
OF meeting deficiencies in the several
funds for the current year and as
heretofore estimated and determined
upon by the city commission. the fol-
lowing sums shall be and hereby are
appropriated:
Contingent fund ...,.....$ 4,706.5O
Gen street fund ........ 100000
Int and sink. fund ....... 5,854.03
Cemetery fund ....... 10000
Sewer fund ............ 100000
Section 3. That said several sums
amounting in all to forty-eight thous-
and two hundred seventy-two and 63-
100 dollars, ($4s.273.63) are hereby
ordered to be raised by tax with the
next general tax levy. and to be paid
into said several funds OF the city
as herein specified.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall
take immediate effect.
Approved this 18th day OF October.
A. d. 1919.
SAM BRIDGES, Mayor
VIM. ]. Gribble, city clerk.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-10-18

You must get your ladies free tick
cts in advance for the Flora Devoss
Co. show for the opening show on
October ~.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-10-18
LEGAL NOTICE.

The City OF Crystal Falls ordains:-
Section |. That for the purpose OF
defraying the exHnditures and liza
bilities of the city OF Crystal Falls for
the next fiscal year. payable from the
several general funds, and as here
tofore estimated and determined up
on by the City Commission. the fol-
lowing sums shall be and hereby are
appropriated
Fire fund ... "a so0 M
zen. street fund ........ 1000. 90
Int and sink fund ...... s,425.O 90
Street district fund ..... S,ls7.10
Cemetery fund ........ 10000
Section 2. That for the purpose OF
meeting deficiencies in the several
general funds for the current year,
and as heretofore estimated and de-
termined upon by the city commission.
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the following sums shall be and here
by are appropriated:
Contingent fund ............ $5,556.zs
Gen street fund ...-....... 10. 100000
Int and sink fund ........ 5,S54.0s
Cemetery fund ............ 10000
Sewer fund .........-..... $4,000
Section 3. That said several sums
amounting In all to forty-nine thous-
and one hundred twenty-five and g.
100 dollars (s4s.l22.62) are hereby
ordered 10 be raised by tax with the
next general tax levy, and to be paid
into said several funds OF the city as
herein specified
Section 4. This Ordinance shalt
take immediate effect
Approved this 18th day OF Septem-
Der. A. ID. 1919.
SAM BRIDGES. Mayor.
w, J. Gribble. city clerk
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-08-02
100000 BOND ISSUE
FOR MODERN SCHOOL.
New School District Created and
Election Called for
September End.

The Jefferson Davis Parish
School Board upon the petition
of citizens of Welsh has adopted
resolutions creating Welsh School
District No. 10, defining its boun-
DIARIES and calling special cleo
ton therein on September End,
1919, on a proposition to issue
bonds in the sum of S125,00000
for the constructing and equip
ping of a brick or other equally
fire proof public school building.
The carrying of this issue as
SureS that this community will
be supplied with one of the best
equipped schools in the State, the
beginning of a concerted move
ment for higher education.
Proper interest in school work
was aroused the past season by
the organization of the parent
teacher association, which early
discovered that one of the cheat
needs of the school was proper
housing and equipment. On ac-
count of the fact that the country
was in war the subject of build
ling was deferred. Conditions are
different now and the committee
has gone ahead with the plans
All of the preliminary details
have been worked out, designs
IStudied and estimates secured
Compilation of the assessment
values of the district show tina
a reasonable millage will care fol
Ibond issue.
Public sentiment favorS thu
project so strongly that there il
not a shadow of doubt as to thu
issue carrying. The only regret
are the time required by the ne
cessary formalities which mus
be gone through with in compli
ance with the law.
The resolution of the SchoO
Board creating the district, ant
also the resolution and proclama
ton calling the election are pub
lished in full in this issue of tn
: journal.