The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-09-25

long delayed and anxiously expected but at last it
reached its haven safely. The Illustration how
ever, is taken from the clay as it finally left Sir
georges hands. The attitude is one of simple
dignity. The features show calm determination.
The gaze of this clergymans daughter is directed
with steadfastness towards the Church of ST. Mar
tn-prototype of charity to the poor and suffering.
nne conception has been amply realized. Yet
1t Is almost surpassed by the perfection Of the
terminal figure, expressive Of the whole spirit OF
humanity. Imperturbable serenity, eternal kindli-
ness flow from every line and feature. The one
draped arm half enfolds and protects a nesting
babe. emblematic of small states and downtrodden
races The other is uplifted in the attitude Of
oenedction. The specialized purpose of the monu-
ment-that Of memorial to the devotion of
nurses-is indicated by the red cross that
stretches across the robe.
The British lion is trampling the snake of envy
and malice, malice and treachery No long pam
egyric is set below the statue. The telling I'M
for2ettable words are Edith Cavell Brussels:
Dawn October - 1915" Boldly lettered on the
sides of the monument are Sacrifice" and DE
votion." Faithful Unto Death" "Fortitude"
For King and Country" find appropriate place
The monument commentaries solemn cpl
sode of solemn time Any approach to the ex-
uberant movement, the dramatic poses of the
baroque STYLE would have been utterly out of
place and has been absolutely avoided The
impressiveness of repose. of dignity restfu but
strong, of form perfect but simple Of sculpture
expressive but calm-such has been the aim and
achievement of the creator Of this most excellent
work.
Miss Edith Cavell, an English woman, head Of
a training school for nurses In Brussels Belgium
was arrested there by the Germans August s.
1915, sentenced to death and executed October
Il. The charge against her was that she had
harbored fugitive British and French soldiers and
Belgfans of military age and had assisted them
to escape from Belgium in order to ioin the
colors. Miss Cave was the daughter of an Eng
lish clergyman, the late Rev. Frederick Cavell
vicar Of Swardeston near Norwich. She received
her training at the London hospital.
Brand Whitlock, American minister at Brussels
made strong efforts to Miss Cavell from
death. but without avail. Late on the night Of
October II, he sent by messenger the following
note to the German governor. Baron Won der
Lancken:
my dear Baron: am too sick to present nv
request myself but appeal to your generosity
Of heart to support it and from death this
unhappy woman. Have pity on her!"
Minister Whitlock teegraphed October u TO
Ambassador Page In London: Miss Cavell was
yesterday and executed at o'clock this
morning despite our best efforts. continued until
he last moment"
Hugh s. Gibson secretary of the American
egation in Brussels. in a memorandum which was
forwarded with Mr.. Whitlock's report to London
md was published with other documents in the
use October % in Britain, and generally through
,ut the world. said that Herr Conrad an official
Il the German civil branch. gave positive assur.
lnce the 18th that the American legation
would be fully Informed OF the Developments in
he case
Despite these assurances" said Mr. Gibson.
we made repeated inquiries that day. the last
ne at 6 80 p N. Mr.. Conrad then stated that
entence had not been pronounced and specifcaI-
y renewed bis previous assurances that he would
ct fail to inform us as soon as there was any
eYS At $50 II was ,c.r:.ad from an nntsida