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MISSTXG third finger on the right hand might make the Icasual observer think that possibly W. F. Stoecker, of North Eleventh street, had seen service in the civil war, and upon inquiry it would be found that he had indeed seen service, and that his record was an enviable one. Bayonet wounds and scgirs that: will go with him to the grave are the marks left as reminders of thirteen engagements in which he took part:

Comrade Stoecker wanted to leave his home at Marshall, 111., at the age of twenty-one, and learn a trade, but his father objected to this, saying that he needed the boy on the farm. Comrade Stoecker was not to be denied, however, and after saving a small amount of money he ran away and went to Decatur, 111. There he took an assumed name and started in to learn the cabinet makex's trade. When war was declared in 18S1 he had saved |885 and had this amount on deposit fn one of the Decatur binks. Immediately following the declaration of War this bank failed and Comrade Stoecker lost every cent that he had saved. This was mighty discouraging and he made up his mind to go to Chicago. Upon reaching that city he decided to join the army in an effort to forget his troubles.

Upon enlisting he was assigned to Company C, of the Twenty-fourth Illinois infantry, a regiment made up entirely of German citizens. Colonel "Fred Hecker, who was instrumental in starting the revolution in Prussia in 1S48. was in command of the regiment at this time, but later he was trans

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woman weighing at least 300 pounds insisted upon entering a crowded street car," said S. J. Fleming, "and as she stood and swayed with the movement of the car^ she waxed sarcastic. "If there were any gentlemen in the car," she said, "they would not allow a lady to stand."

And then one of the little Murphy boys got up from his seat with a sigh. Don't be cross, madam," he said "I'll make one toward it!"

Editor of the Tribune—Appended hereto please find a list of names with amount contributed by each towards the support of the Society for Organizing Charity during the year 1911. The names of these persons should have appeared among the list of contributors published in the annual report of the S. O. C., but they did not so appear. For this failure nobody is responsible but myself, which is unfortunate for me since I am denied the luxury of blaming somebody else. Explanation is In order.

A card system is used in the routine of the business. Each person to be solicited has his or her name on a card.

ferred to the Eighty-second regiment. The Twenty-fourth completed its organization at Alton, 111., and was then ordered into Missouri.

For five months the regiment combed the territory in Missouri and Kansas, and along the Mississippi river, in an effort to wipe out the bushwhackers, and they did a good job of it. At least the regiment was landed at Cairo, Til., and here they remained for some time. During all of this trip Corm-ade Stoecker kept a diary of his travels, the men wounded and killed and 'etc., but this book was destroyed years ago in the fire which burned the old furniture factory on South Second street.

From Cairo the regiment started across the state of Tennessee and the Twenty-fourth took a prominent part in the battle of Lookout mountain. From Tennessee they started for northern Alabama, and was the first regiment to enter that state.

Comrade .Stoeckec served three years and three months in the war and then returned to Terre Haute and started a grocery near the distillery on South Second street, but his life's health was poor and made it necessary for him to go west, Mrs.. Stoecker died at Fort Scott, Kansas. Comrade Stoecker then started to roam about the country and continued to do so for about three years. During his» wanderings he met Judge Robert fiattavvay, a stern rebel, and incidentally he fell in love with the judge's daughter. It hurt the judge somewhat to have "a union soldier marry his daughter, but he soon became reconciled.

Tn spite of the fact that the veteran was seriously wounded several times, lie never remained in the hospital any length of time, always insisting upon being with his company.

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President W. C. Ball, of Charity Society, Explains Clerical Mistake In Annxial Report.

George M. Mohair tells of his sojourn at the Palace hotel in a Missouri town in his old acting days. When on the evening of Mr. Mohair's arrival he entered the dining room and was shown to a table by a waiter, the latter asked, when he had brought the customary glass nf water: "Will you have some pork and beans, sir?" "Xo, I don't care for them," said Lhe traveler. "I never eat pork and beans." "Then, sir," said the waiter as he moved away, "dinner is over, sir.-'

When a person contributes the date, amount and the name of the person to whom the money was given is written on the card. When the money is turned over to the treasurer, Mr. R. N. Filbeck, he puts his signature on each card, as a quietus to the collector, for the most part myself, and enters the names and amounts in his (the treasurer's) book. All money is paid out by 3-signature checks, on audited bills. His book must, and do, balance the debits with the checks, and the credits with the cards bearing his signature.

The names of the contributors and the amounts of their contributions are published in the annual report lor a double purpose. 1. That the contributors, especially, and the public at large, knowing what the society does may also know what it gets and so judge whetlfer their investment in philanthropy was wise or foolish. 2. That every: contributor may know whether his or her money did really get to the society or was held out by the collector, as money sometimes does stick to sticky hands, business, charity, alas! and even sometimes in politics. Any one who has contributed to the S O. C. and does not find his or her name in the printed list has a right to demand an explanation. No satis-

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-During the campaigning in Missouri Comrade Stoecker became rioted for his daring. On several occasions he was detailed to go on dangerous expeditions' and lie always performer them with credit to himsielf and his cause. Oi one occasion it was learned that a party of dangerous bushwhackers were barricaded in an old house

NOT MUCH CHOICE SPEAKING OF NEUTRALS.

Charley K^olsem tells this one: "Why are you, jjfqr, the allies?" a friend asked a solemn looking individual who looked as if there had reen much suffering in his life. "Is it because you abhor Prussian militarism "No." "Is it that you fear Germany's desire to expand to absorb foreign lands? Is it that you dislike the German character?" "Because," said the other with a pensive air, "I once ate some sauerkraut."

factory explanation forthcoming he ought to go before the grand jury. Yliis is emphasized 'because one of the objects of the S. O. 'S. is to lift charity out of blind pool gambling in emotionalism into the realm of practical and really helpful business sense.

Now, as it happens, the writer and Rabbi Jacob H. Kaplan one day last year solicited a certain group of persons and a few days later the list was completed in company with Mr.. Benjamin Blumberg. The list of cards selected out of the whole pile of them, was, when completed, naturally in a packet by itself. And when the list of all the contributors was copied from the several packets of cards in alphabetical order that particular packet was overlooked, and the omlsslov, jras not discovered by me until this week, and very much to my chagrin, for I pride myself on their accuracy and advise everybody to keep them for reference. This particular error can be corrected if all who read this article will cut out the list with which it concludes and paste it on page 25 of the report.

It remains to be said that all these cards bear the treasurer's signature, showing that he received the money, all are properly set down in his book and are accounted for in his report, which balances.

Permit me further to say, Mr. Editor, that just now, in order to meet the increasing demands on the 30ciety it is adding, at considerable cost, a four room addition to the Friendly inn Now that the jail is under quarantine the daily grist from the Police Court of female misdemeanants is sent to and cared for at the inn and the S. O. C. is glad that it is able to be of service to the county in its dilemma. These added rooms, which will be ready, for use in a few days. wKi receive the pressure on the society's facilities.

This building expense and the heavy burden the society has been bearing for several months past in caring for an unusual number of unfortunates, makes it especially to be desired tnnt all who received a copy of the annual report containing a circular letter in an addressed envelope would mail those letters as requested and do it now.

The list of contributors is as follows: Blumberg, Max. 520.00 Cohn, Harry W., J5.00 Cohn, Joseph & Bros., $r.00 Frank, Max, $3,00 Frank, Samuel's Sons. $10.00: Fishman, Joseph, $100: Goldberg, Ben, $5.00 Goldman, Ben, $5.00 Green-berg. Samuel T., $10.00 Hamel, Max J.. $5.00 Herz, A.. Herz, M. E., $5.00 Kaplan, Rabbi Jncob H.. $3.00 Kleeman. Samuel E., $5.00 Ledeter. Julius, $2.50 L,evin Brothers, $20.00 Levin&on, N- O., $5.00 Levy, Abraham, $1.00 Levy, N. E„ $5.00 Myers, Emil, $5.00 Mj'ers. Marx. $5.00 Petersdorfer, A. M., $10.00 Ro^enak, Sam., $2.00 Roserifeld, Bros., $1.00 SchlcBS, Harry T., $.3.00 Schultn fc Smith, $1.00 Seewald, A. Strouse, Jonas. $2.00,

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near the camp of the invading union soldiers, and volunteers were called for to route them out. Mr. Stoecker was one of the first to offer his services and he was placed in charge of the squad, which not only succeeded in routing the gunmen, but captured three of them as prisoners of war.

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THE ONLY NELSON.

"If you don't mind," said John Jenson, "I should like to tell one on a certain pugilist, who is far better acquainted with the big names of fistic chronology than with those in thei school history books.

Having reached England in tho course of his pugilistic travels, he was patronized by a no'bleman with sporting tastes. A week end visit to the country estate was in order.

The gentleman personally conducted his guest about the mansion, and when they arrived at a certain pretentious bedroom he said with pride: "Here, sir. is where the great Nelson slept."

The pugilist stepped over and touched the high, white-covered bed appreciatiyel.y "Gee," he remarked, "leave it to the Battler to pick a soft

Five Hundred Tons of Coal Hoisted and Loaded At Chieago-Car-lisle Shaft.

By Special Correspondent. SULLIVAN, Ind„ March 20.—The Chicago-Carlisle Coal company mine today broke all previous records for the amount of coal hoisted from the shaft in a single day. From the time the miners went to work this morning until the day's work was finished in the afternoon, five hundred tons of coal had been hoisted and loaded into cars. The Chicago-Carlisle Is said to be the. only mine giving steady employment to the miners in the state at present, only one day being noted when the mine did not hoist in January-

LAWYER BUYS INTERE8TS.

J. R. Cauble Enters Hood Corporation Securities Company. By Special Correspondent.

SULLIVAN, Ind., March 10.—J. R. Cauble, who for the past three years has been a practicing lawyer In Sullivan county, but who made his home in Carlisle, has purchased an Interest in the Hood Corporation Securities company, of Indianapolis, and will move l'ls family to that city at once. Mr. Cauble. while being a partner in the Hood Corporation Securities company, will have charge of the legal department of the business and his work will call for extensive travel throughout the United States.

High Class Musical.

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siding in this city, say that his old comrades have always given him credit for being one of the kindest men in the service. He was always more than ready to share with a companion and was never known to refuse to help a wounded comrade, even at the risk of his own life. fi||

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Gabe Davis wps talking about do tors, and giving them credit lor wmg astute, and even smarter than that. "I remember when the good Dr. Jenkins gave comfort to the wife of one of his patients,"#said Mr. Davis. "I know he's getting, better," said the good doctor. "He barked at me trls morning. When he becomes irritable, that's a sign he's convalescent. ^When he called the next day the doctor found the devoted woman as happy as a sandboy, smiling and singing1 to herself. '"And how are we today?' he asked. 'Oh, he's getting better, all right," she answered. 'He came down to the kitchen this morning and threw a coffee pot at the cook, and shot our old house dog because it wouldn't say 'please'! So I cooked him a dish of tripe and onions and he has gone back to work. It's wonderful how you doctors know things!"*

gave an .interesting and high class musical Friday night at the Cadwell Recital hall and a large crowd attended. The evening program was featured by two splendid vocal selections 'by Miss Imo Thompson, with Mr. Orval Hall as accompanist.

Sewer Work Nears End.

By Special Correspondent. SULLIVAN, Ind., March 20.—'Street Commissioner Joseph Badbury has had a force of men at work layingr the sewer from Washington to Harris streets and the work has been progressing nicely, the sewer being laid from Harris street to the back of the Roy Cowles store and had it not been for weather hindrances the work would have been finished this week.

NEW TICKET IS LAUNCHED FOR CHRISMAN GOVERNMENT

Independent Candidates Will GiveBusiness Men Race At City Election.

By Special Correspondent. OHRISMAN, 111., March 20.—The independent ticket has recently been launched in the field against that of the business men and promises to be some contest at the coming city election held next month.

The new ticket is headed by John M. Rhoads for mayor C. R. Livingston, treasurer Frank MoCuddy, for clerk M. E. Henderson, city attorney E. W. Ogdon, alderman First ward: John Brothers, alderman Second ward Marlon Clark, alderman Third ward.

Benefit Meeting.

By Special Correspondent. CHRISMAN, 111., March 20.—Mrs. M. M'iiler gave an afternoon tea at her home In Mapleton, Saturday. A

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tain, and while the fighting was at its height, Comrade Stoecker proved himsefl to be one of the coolest of men while under fire. His calm behavior was noted by the commander of the company, who sent him a message of appreciation.

There were many nights during the stirring raid through Alabama that Comrade Stoecker was called upon to be a good Samaritan and attend to a sick or wounded companion, and he was always ready. There were many times when the men were hard up for provisions and any sort of food was at a premium, and always it was Comrade Stoecker who was called upon to relieve the situation and lead his starve ing comrades to a place where food could be found, and Comrade Stoecker was always successful in his search for food.

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hero, and showed his consideration for his comrades, occured during one of the raids along the Mississippi river. The weather was bitter cold and the regiment had pitched its tents close to the banks of the river. Sentinels were placed along the river bank to guard the camp from surprise, and their hourly reports could be heard as they were repeated down the line. Tired out as the men were, Comrade Stoecker suddenly awoke and at once became concious of an unusual sound outside of his tent. Immediately he knew {hat something was wrong and that it was up to him to investigate. Without a sound he crawled out of his blankets and slipped out of the tent. In the darkness he nearly stepped on something that passed him like a flash of lightning and went inside the tent. It was a smake and Com-

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WeWb Beggs is getting the fever again, telling those burnt cork stones. Getting ready for another minstrel troupe maybe. Just listen to this:

After shaking hands at the depot one colored man inquired of another: 'Didn't you merry de Widow Jone* de* first of January "Hat's me—I did," was the answer "but I've dun left her." y#, "Why, how's that?" ,C •. "Well, de fust week she called me honey, de next week she sulked arotlnd and called me old Richards, the third wreek she cum for me wid a flat iron, an' I'se kinder got a hunch she don't like me."

number of ladies were entertained and a silver offering was taken which will be applied on the M. B. parsonage fund.

Ladfes Have Bake Sale.

By Special Correspondent. CHRISMAN, 111., March 20.—The ladies of the Baptist ohurch held a bake sale at the John Wasson furniture emporium Saturday afternoon.

The proceeds from same were turned into the ladies' Social circle treasury.

Ladies Give Program.

By Special Correspondent. OKRISMAN, 111., March 20.—A reception for the Baptist ohuroh ladies was held at the home of Mi&s Laura Caraway. Mesdames John Wasson,

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rade Stoecker knew that many of the snakes found in the southern states were venemous and that their bite would result in terrible agony and death. His first thought Was to leap away and then in a flash he remembered his companion sleeping in the tent. He threw back the flap of the tent and peered inside and there was the snake within a foot of the sleeping soldier. There was no time to awaken the man. Stoecker grasped a gun that was near at hand and leapirig inside of'the tent, brought the butt of the weapon crashing down on the head of the reptile, giving a yell as he did so. Th6 sleeping man was on his feet in an Instant and seeing the awful death that Comrade Stoecker had saved him from, he broke down and cried like a Child.

Comrade Stoecker always* took a cherrful view of the daily routine of camp and army life, and of the hardships endured during the long hikes and he""remembers them as'well as the more terrible and stirring scenes that he has witnessed in battles that Were fought to make the United States what they are. He can well remember how the boys used to march all day long and grab a bite to eat on the.way. Then night would come and the men would fall down on their blankets, completely exhusted. Then, after a heavy sleep, the bugle' call would announce the beginning of another:day's routine. Comrade Stoecker once said, "I joined the army to forget my financial losses and I certainly did."

Comrade Stoecker returned here with an honorable discharge and! has been known about Terre Haute as one of the best cabinet makers in the city", but he was always willing to entertain his friends with tales of .his experiences in the army.

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