Daily Tribune, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 18 October 1914 — Page 26

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-1HILE no one man could have changed the result of. the civil war, and while no one man truthfully claim to have led' the nation to victory in that struggle, there Is no denying the fact th&t General Sherman was an Important factor in the war and that his loss would have been a severe blow to the union: A remark made by a veteran of Terre Haute probably saved trie life of General Sherman and the crew of a union gunboat, and thus rendered a great service to his country. This,man was James Miller, who saw'much service along the eastern coast oti the gunboat "Wabash, the flag ship of the DuPont fleet and the first ship to pass the batteries at Hilton Head and Port Royal. -T

Comrade Miller was a New 'Yorker when the war broke out and was working in tJje Brpoklyn navy yard. His patriotism blazed up when he healrd that Fort Sumter had been fired upon and as he was experienced in naval affairs, he joined the navy, where lie could do his best work. -He was an expierienced mechanic and enlisted for this branch of the service. He was assigned to duty on the Wabash, one of the six biggest and best equipped gun boats bearing the Stars and Stripes at the opening of the war. Captain Mercer was in charge of the fleet at this time. On the flrst day of his service? a severe storm swept along the coast, and the Wabash was compelled to put to sea with 700 men on board herr in' order to keep from being blown on the .reefs of the North Carolina coast.-

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The Wabash was assigned to the South Atlantic squadron, which was blockading the southeastern coast. Its Urst step was.the bombardment of Hatteras. After encountering much heavy

day's remarked Nidk Filbeck. "I can remember, though, when the most startling war stories, told by the most thoroughly scarred and amputated veterans, were merely yawned at. ,x "Our civil war veterans did, some of them, bore us considerably, and no mistake. They told their war stories in season and out. I remember an old Veteran who told a very bloody war story one day at a gay wedding breakfast. 'Yes,' he said, addressing himself to the bride, 'in that flght over 200 of .our boys lost a leg or an arm, to say nothing of the fingers and toes lost. I saw one man's head cut off by a tehell as clean as a whistle. Another poor fellow had all four limbs smashed lo a pulp under an exploding cannon.

A sergeant had half his side torn away by— ""I guess that must have been the place,' said the bride's father-in-law, indignantly, "where you had your brains blown out, wasn't It, Major.?'"

One of. the most successful meetings held by the Franchise league [in many months was that at the Chamber of Commerce rooms Saturday evening, when Mrs. M. S. Jones, member of the National Speakers' bureau of the euffrage organization, spoke on the constitutional convention. A large audience heard the address, the majority being women, but with a good sprinkling of -men. The greatest Interest was shown and a lively discussion followed. A resolution was passed •endorsing the plan for a new constitution and pledging those present to do ^everything possible to make It carry.

Mrs. Jones will address a socialist meeting Sunday evening at the Modern: American hall. Sixth street and Wabash avenue. She will talk on suf

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weather the fleet finally appeared off Hatteras iri a somewhat dilapidated condition, but even in this tlx they were such a'formidable force that the confederates evacuated their position soon after the bombardment commenced. Comrade Miller was busy with the machinery of the Wabash during this action, and has no very clear idea of the engagement.

The" Wabash was then stationed at Charleston and in October was ordered to Philadelphia, where one of her smooth bore "ll's" was removed and a Parrott rifle mounted on her, in preparation tor the attack on Hilton Head and Port Royal. These two forts sjtood at the mouth of the bay, guarding the entrance, and were held by the confederates. In the capture of these strongholds the land forces were to cooperate with the fleet and a number1of barges and small boats went with the flotilla on the southern trip. The start was made on a still dark night which was regarded as threatening by the seamen, but in the excitement and hurry of the departure, the weather was forgotten. With their lights ablaze and the bands playing the ships -presented a beautiful sight as they wended their way out of Hampton Roads. The ships had hardly gotten to sea, when they were struck by oihe of the worst gales of the year, and the storm broke in full force, All forma-, tiori was broken tip and many of the vessels were blown far out to sea. Many of the ships were In bad condition as they swung into line'for the proposed attack, but the Wabash was in good fighting trim althougn she had been hit hard by the gale.

S Made the Flagship. Admiral DuPont decided on the Wabash as. the flagship of the fleet during the attack, and he at once transferred hie flagship emblems and his staff to the vessel, so that she was the leader in the battle that followed. All of the extra men on board the ship who were not actually engaged in manning the guns, were ordered on deck before the advance, and as Oom-

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frage and will tell of her experiences campaigning in the west and also in Chicago.

After she returns to Chicago she expects to be sent to one of the campaign states to work there until election. The National Suffrage association is sending every available speaker Into the campaign states, but reserved four for Indiana for this constitutional convention day.

At a called meeting the Council of Women decided Wednesday to work at the polls on election day for a constitutional convention. They will secure quantities of literature and sample ballots, and will distribute as much as possible of the former before the election.

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his position. 6n ^hip1board, at this time, fire departments were organized for emergency use, and Comrade Miller was assigrted to one of these. At first the men remained in line, shoulder to shoulder, waiting for the first shot. The forts started the music, and the Wabash was in the range of both batteries. The first shell from the rebels went through, her rigging and the second shot pierced the main mast. Then »the gunners^, oh board the ships were given orders to open fire. With the gunners firing at will and using 10-second fus^k, in the old-fashioned shells, the fleetfce&ah/to circle in front

OH, DOCTOR!

Here's one of Herb.Royse's made-up yarns: Dr. Jenkins has a patient that he ought to appreciate. This patient can imagine a lot of things. The other day he paid his second visit within a week to Dr. Jenkins' office. "Doctor," said he, "I'm a victim of insomnia. I can't sleep if there's the least 'noise, such 'as a cat on the back fence, for instance." "This powder will be effective," replied the physician, after compounding a prescription. "When do I take It, doctor?" "You don't take It. You give It to the cat in some milk."

Franchise league voted to take its share in this

The newly formed Farrnersburg league reports thirty-four paying members, among them some of the most influential men of the town, and everything going forward splendidly.

The Sullivan Franchise league held its constitutional ..convention rally Monday, inviting the members of the three Sullivan county leagues, Merom, Farrnersburg and Farnsworth, to' cooperate with them. Mrs. U. O .'Cox, of this city, was the speaker. They had a big meeting, and after the close of the address organized as a county, electing Mrs. Ed Coffman, of Sullivan, chairman, and -Mrs. Charles Lloyd, of Farrnersburg, secretary/ This is the first county in the. Second district to be organized. Mrs. O. B. Harris will go to the state federation meeting in Evansville as delegate of the Sullivan league. ,•

The Youngstowh league and the women of Honey Creek township celebrated constitutional convention day in the afternoon Saturday at the home of Mrs. U. O. Cox. Mrs. Bessie O. Chranicki gave the address of the afternoon, which was followed by asocial session.

Morton and Bainbrldge will hold a Joint constttutibnal convention meeting at the former place Sunday afternoon. Prof. Lockridge, secretary of the Citizens' League of Indiana, has promised to send them a speaker for the occasion.

The Brazil Franchise league celebrated the day Saturday in a novel but effective manner. Members of the league In groups went to all the factories in the town distributing constitutional convention literature, and where opportunity was given, speaking to the employes.

Monday was suffrage day in the W. C. T. U. convention held there The session was largely attended and interesting, and was followed by a suffrage banquet which was considered by those who attended it to be a great success.

The Brazil league has arranged a meeting which will be held at one of the churches Sunday afternoon to hear

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of the batteries. The Wabash was in the: lead, and sailed between the forts. Their fire was heavy and deadly, and the gunboat ran past both forts trying to get out of range of one, and in a position to train, her guns on the other. The move was successful and the gunboat got out of range of the Hilton Head batteries.

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'Then came the order that the fuses for the shells were to be cut to' five seconds and this gave Comrade Miller a dangerous job. The ship headed directly for the fort, getting in close to it, and using thex short fuses. Com

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A committee ..froffe"the council will attend the meeting of the Ministerial association and will ask its members to speak from the pulpit for the constitutional convention and to all the distribution of literature in the churches.

A TIGHT SQUEEZE.

Apropos of the coming charity ball Bruce Bement submits a dainty little yarn, to wit: "A young lady, not accustomed to waltzing, at the earnest solicitation o£ a friend, made the attempt. When the music 'had ceased another friend approached and said gaily:

Well I see you have gotten through all right.' 'Yes,' was the reply, 'but it was a tight squeeze.'

be loaned to them for the afternoon by the local league. Hendricks county is getting stirred up on the suffrage question at last, and Is arranging a meeting for this week at Danville. Mrs. Edna Herr Bucklln, with other members of the Brazil league, will speak there. This is the first meeting to be held in this county.

Mns. Bessie O. Chranicki will go to Rosedale Monday evening to give a constitutional convention speech at a meeting arranged ]?y the Franchise league there.

The West Terre Haute women who are interested in suffrage have arranged a meeting for next Friday evening at the home of Mrs. W. D. Morgan, National avenue. The object of the meeting is to talk suffrage and form an organization. A large delegation of Terre Haute women Will go over to meet the neighboring suffragists, and it is believed a large league will be formed. Mb.ny of the influential women of the town have already expressed their Intention of joining it.

The Franchise league held its board meeting Friday morning in a committee room of the Chamber of Commerce, while a session of the club's convention was going forward in the assembly room nearby. Bursts of applause reached the women's ears from time to time. At the close of the session one of the men went into the board meeting and told the women that even' applause they had heard had followed a reference to woman's suffrage.

Quite a Feat.

"What's the matter with that fellow Why the gyrations?" "He's trying co flirt with two girls at once and they're going in opposite directions."—lLouisville Courier-.J ournal.

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rade Miller was given the job of changing the fuses as the shells were sent up from the hold. Sitting across a hatch, over a cargo of highly explosive ammunition, the veteran removed each fuse and cut it to five seconds before passing the shell on to the gunners. This work was done while the ship was in the midst of a storm of exploding shells from the confederate forts. A rather ticklish position.

The Wabash moved in close to the fortress and in spitei of the terrifflc fire directed at her, she sent her shells through and through the fort. The confederates could not 'stand this and

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"I desire to tell a story aboilt A young husband who likes to gamble," said Charley Fox, the motion picture and real estate and insurance magnate. Given encouragement he proceeded: "Husband person came home and said: 'Here's $50 I won playing cards at the club last night. You may have it to buy that dress you wanted.' ''Reluctantly the conscientious wife took the money then said, with an expression of rigid rectitude: '"I simply shudder at the thought of using money gained in such a way. Henry, promise me that after you have won enough for me to buy the hat to go with the dress you will never again .touch those awful cards. I don't want my husband to become a gambler.'"

Says Defendant Made Remark to Friends That He Was Very Drunk.

By Special Correspondent.. SULLIVAN, Ind., Oct. 17.—Frank Spencer, republican candidate for trustee of Jefferson township, Sullivan County, today filed suit in the circuit court against Claude Bedwell, of Pleasantville, demanding $1,000 for alleged slander. He alleges that Bedwell said concerning him to various neighbors and acquaintances: "Frank Spencer was so drunk when he returned^! home from Linton that he had to hold to his automobile to walk around."

SUE& TO COLLECT INSURANCE.

Widow of Murdered Man Seeks $250 on Policy. By Special Correspondent

SULLIVAN, Ind., Oct. 17.—Flora M. Curry, widow of Miles Curry, who was murdered in Terre Haute, September 4, 1914, has brought suit in the Sullivan circuit court against the Van-

Wed at Parsonage.

Ey Special Correspondent. SULLIVAN, Ind., Oct. 17.—Terrance Ladson, of Farnsworth, and Miss Lena Curry, of Farrnersburg, were united in marriage this morning at the Christian parsonage, Rev. Albert Nichols, pastor of the church officiating. Mr. Ladson is weighmaster in the Caledonia mine, and the bride until recently was bookkeeper in the Pedples' State bank of this city.

Court Awards Damages.

By Special Correspondent SULLIVAN, Ind., Oct. 17.—In the! court of Justice John T. Wntson, of

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soon they evacuated. With one fort silenced the other could not last long, and soon both of them were silent. The land forces then took possession and the fleet laid in for an overhauling. Comrade Miller had been ill before the battle and the excitement had aggravated his malady,

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dered home for treatment, and leaving his ship he went to New York Aboard the Harvest Moon.

Comrade Miller again entered the service in about a year and helped to build many of the new monitors, tne little ironclad vessels that defeated many a larger ship. On re-enlisting Comrade Miller was made second as sistant engineer of the Harvest Moon, a side wheel, armed vessel, that later became Admiral Dalghren's flagship. Soon after he was assigned to her the Harvest Moon was struck by a schooner in Chesapeake bay, and narrowly escaped being sunk, but Comrade Miller was acting engineer and kept the men at their posts in the Are room, so that the vessel reached a dock in time to save her.

It was while on the Harvest Mo'on that Comrade Miller saved the life of General Sherman. The general was in a hurry to get. to Agitche and rejoin his troops, after a conference with the other officers at Fort McAllister. The Harvest Moon was assigned to make the trip and Comrade Miller" was in charge of the engines at the: time. Just before the start of the boat Comrade Miller discovered that the bunkers of the ship were full of slack coal, owing to the discrimination of the stokers. There was no time to refill the bunkers and the ship started, with Comrade Miller hoping for good weather, as a bad storm would be fatal to her. The storm came but not until the Harvest Moon was safe. Just after the trip started, General Sherman was talking with the commander, on deck, but the cool wind drove the commander below decks, while General Sherman remained in the open air. Comrade Miller was on deck: at the time and in passing the general he sa

PLENTY OF NERVE.

"Here's a hot one on one of our prominent road house keepers,' said Charley Layman. "A breezy fellow cam'© into the place with two girls, and ordered a bottle of mineral water and three plates. The man thereupon produced some sandwiches he had brought with him, and the little party prepared to enjoy itself.

The proprietor was overcome by this outrage. He approached the breezy person and said: "I should like to Inform you that this is not Ar "Who are you?" demanded the breezy one. "I am the proprietor." "Oh, you are! Good! I was just going to send for you. Why isn't the orchestra playing?"

this city, a jury found for the defendant in the suit of Elijah Bedwell against the Illinois Central railroad, for $200 damages for personal injuries sustained by falling from the train at Dugger. The plaintiff, in his suit, alleged that the train started while he was alighting on the platform, and he was thrown.

Delegates Return.

By Special Correspondent. SULLIVAN, Ind., Oct 17.—J. F. Douthitt, Rev. U. M. McGuire and Rev. Clive McGuire, of this city, have returned from Bedford, where they went as delegates to the Indiana Baptist convention, which has Just adjourned its session there. Rev. McGuire

dalia Railroad company to collect $250 on insurance policy taken out by Curry in the insurance department of the railroad. Curry was stabbed to death in Terre Haute when he was found in company of another man's wife. He was buried in Carlisle.

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"No, we are not," shot back Comrade Miller, taking the opportunity to tell of the condition of the bunker^ General Sherman hurried below an| consulted with the commander an4 the vessel was ordered to run into Tiba, where she arrived just ahead of the storm that swept the eastern coast and sent many a good ship.to the bottom. General Sherman said that the information fjom the engineer" undoubtedly saved the ship and all oil board of her.

The Harvest Moon went to Savannah after General Sherman had taken that city and then returned to Georgetown, where she was sunk by a torpedo. It was a cojd morning hen they arrived and the men were on the deck doing their morning work when the explosion happened which sent 'the boat to the bottom in three minutes. Comrade Miller was in his room \?hen the water began to rush In and realizing what had happened, he gathered the ship's papers, a silver watch and the tintype of a pretty girl who after- .. wards became Mrs. Miller, and rushed to the deck. The Harvest Moon sank in shallow water, so that her upper decks were clear of the wash and eYtery man escaped with. thev exception. of & Chinese cook. J*'" *.

When Lee Surrendered.

After this Comrade Miller was transI ferred to the Pawhess and then to the Brlston and saw much service on each of these boats. He was on the expedition to Wright's Landing when Lee surrendered.

Comrade Miller answered the last roll call recently at his residence on North Eleventh street and he waa a staunch and ardent supporter of the Union to the last.

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-Sheriff Denny Shea tells this Oil* about Louis Katzeribach, one 0 th« genial deputies. Denny says that Louis had company the other evwnhig at his house and Mrs. Ka&renbach, when they sat down to supper, urged her husband to say the grace.

Louis hesitated a moment and when Mrs. Katzenbach saw his e$rtbarrae»ment, she said to the guesto: "Mr. Katzenbach always says tha grace."

Lculs determined to make good aaY rose to his feet. He began: "Dear Sir Sr

made an address in behalf ot the youn& ministers of the state.

Gets Job In University.

By Special Correspondent. SULLIVAN, Ind., Oct IT.—Bert Combs, of Farrnersburg, formerly a, student In Wabash college, has been appointed to the chair ot physics 1a the University of Wisconsin, and fcaa gone there to take up his work. He was formerly deputy in the office of the county auditor in this city.

Lad Injured by Horse.

Reservations for Tables cam be made at the Offict of the Deming Hotel Company

Informal Opening

Wednesday, tkeTwenty-first of October

The people of Terre Haute and their friends will please accept this as a mopt cordial invitation to inspect the public rooms and all operating departments in the Hotel Deming, between ten a. m. and five p. m. on "Wednesday, October the twerfty-flrst

By Special Correspondent. I SULLIVAN, Ind. Oc.t. 17.—Robertd O'Haver the thlrteen-year-ola son of] Edward O'Haver, of near Carlisle, waa. painfully injured, and rendered tin-j conscious, when he was dragged a considerable distance down the road, after being thrown by the horse he was riding. E'CC

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