Daily Tribune, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 1 August 1915 — Page 14

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|NE Q-F, TH Terre Haute men .^"hp, g^e, thpir service- for the -linl^n' \vi^s Capt. John A. Mc-

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McCIellan served

fon the Ter^e'H^tute:fir© and ^police dePartmerits for a" number of years and ,jWas

on pension in 1913. Near-*

fly all OlJ his Ilf&-rhe has served in pub^Iic l^^a^a^.fig'htec: for his country, yft flrem&n "^rrd'a policeman.

Afterfthe vassauit «on Fort Sumter, -.when Captain McCIellan was fourteen years!

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closeVt'^frterids .went to the front. These tfiree are his brothe^, his uncle J»nd hifticatisln..: v„«. "fr, This.ffired^the patriotism in his yovnk MooL-^nd he determined to join them, ^ime a$d again he tried to enlist, bi|t!his/'a§euprevented him from getting'in. Z\Failures did hot discour-' age him and: Ihe'^ixth time he applied he was rewjar^ed with success and became a drtimjn'pr in the Eleventh Indiana volu&te^lhfantry, zouaves, eoiyimanned by General Lew

Wallace,/ tlfe^ famous Indiana soldier and authtr^|"^0 .•{•! Eleven!^

When^ Captain McCIellan enlisted in the acnij, ^Maryland was the scene of tfteatj acjtivlttes.Vand both the Yankees and OTnljed'erates were mustering their forces in thils section- and preparing 'to force a &e<jfeive battle. Intb the heat and rush of.all action th'fe Eleventh Indiana wis^sent with our hero beating

PRACTICING BY EAR. ..

"Prexy" Walsh likes to tell this yarn when he can muster a crowd of Apple club conservatives*: "When Grover Cleveland was practicing law at Buffalo, among his associates was- a young lawyer who, though a brigirtstfeUow, was rather inclined to lazmess* He was forever bothering Cleveland, -ftbout points of law rather ?*JUjari look them up himself. ^At last" Cleveland became tired of

It and "fhe next time the young man sauntered ^in Cleveland knew what he •wanted and, getting up, pointed to his bookcase and said, 'There are my books. You are welcome to them you can read up your own case.* "The fellow was caught, but he rose to the. occasion. 'See here, Grover Cleveland,' he said, 'I want you to understand I don't read law. I practice entirely .by ear, and you and your books-can go to thunder!'"

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a drum at the head of the column. The Wen. were statione'd at the mouth^ot the Chesapeake river. '1

... everything in their power to shelter the "farhoum^hlm. The'zouaves were ordered to this place, and while, they were .leading

Orie week was the limit of the £ime he served as a drummer boy softer ar-riving-there^ The commanders of the ever-moving armies needed messenger boys. to. keep them* in communication with their troops and as Captain, Mc--Clellan'was'a' skilled horseman, he was assigned to courier duty and this led "him into increased activities and dangers.

At this ,time ..the zouaves were assigned to the duty of patroling a section, of the1 country that was-troubled with guerillas and bands of bushwhackers. Lopated near Baltimore' is the little town of Canton-and many of the desperadoes who were posing as soldiers made their headquarters there. It was in an encounter with one of these bands that Captain McCIellan had a narrow escape from death.

Seps Man Hunt.

A soldier deserted from the union army and fled .to this town, and all 6f the. toughs congregated there did

Baltimorevthey passed a beautiful monument in. the dujtskirts of the city which had been erected to the memory of three, ybung heroes. These three were but small boys, but at this' spot they shot and killed, the entire staff of one of the confederate commanders, and for this act the youngsters sacrificed their lives, a& they 'were captured ,by the, rebels and literally haqked to pieced This deed made a deep impression on Captain McCIellan, and

TEMPORA MTTTANTUIl.

Here is a little kindergarten yarn nearly told by Tom Dalley, the CheroCola baron, which shows how we are progressing:

Ethel,, e-ged 9, paying a svisit to Aunt Nell,^ jipld of a birthday pajj^she had attended the day before. "And Mabel, who gave the party, said to me': 'Oh Ethel, you've got on the same dress you wore to my party last time. I suppose your mother couldn't afford to buy you a new 4ress this year.'"

Aunt Nell laid her hand carcessingly on Ethel's blonde curls and gently asked: "Of course, dear, you didn't remain at the party after that? If a little girl had made such a remark to me when I was your age I should have gone right home." "Well, Aunt Nell," Ethel replied, "times have changed. I slapped her face and stayed."

BY GASTOTC LEROUX, Author "The Mjvtnr of the Tetlow Room.**

CHAPTER XIV—Continued. He resumed his course along the

Who.could give him any useful

infonrjation? He drew near a little shelter occupied by a guard. The guard was speaking to an officer. Perhaps he had noticed something during his»watch that evening along the river. That branch of the river was almost always deserted after the day was oyer. A boat plying between these shores, ih the twilight would certainly attract attention. Rouletabille showed the guard the paper Koupriane had given him In the beginning, 'and with the o$icer. (who turned out to be a police pfflcer) as interpreter, he asked his questions. As matter of fact the guard h^d, been sufficiently pu?zled by the dolpgs and comings of a light boat which,, after, disappearing for an instant," around the bend of the river, had suddenly rowed swiftly out again and accosted a sailing-yacht which appeared' at the\ opening of the gulf. It was one' of tlwse small but rapid and

elegant sailing' craft such as are seen in the Lachtka regattas. Lachtka! "The bay of Lachtka!"

The word was a ray of light for the reporter, who recalled now' the counsel Gounsovski had given him. "Watch the bay of Lachtka, rind tell'me then if you still believe Natacha is Innocent!" Gounsovski must have known when he said this that Natacha had embarked in company with the Nihilists, but evidently he was ignorant that she had gone with them under compulsion, as their prisoner.

Was It too late to save Natacha? In any case, before he died, he would try in every way possible, so as at least to have kept her as much as he could from the disaster for which he held himself responsible. He ran to the Barque, near the point.

His voice was firm as he hailed the canoe of the floating restaurant where, thanks to him, Koupriane had beeni thwarted in impotent anger. He had himself taken to Just below Starla-

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always remained clear in^his memory. Soon after the zouaves started out on this man hunt for the, traitor, the captain was called upon/' to cdrry a message from the commander of his regiment to the commander of another regiment. To deliver- the message re

mE £HIBBpG WORM,

Bob Snyder an$ Art Steumpflef were out Ashing not long ago. Snyder caught fish-,regularly,-but "Mr. Stimple, he couldn't catch nuthin.'" At least so assorted

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Derevnia and jumped out at the spot where he saw little Katttarina disap-' pear a .few days before. He landed in the mud and climbed on hands and knees up the slope of a roadway which followed the bank. This bank*'led'"to. the bay of Lachtka, not far from the frontier of Finland.

On Rouletabille's left lay the sea, the immense gulf with slight waves to his right "was the decaying stretch of tho marsh. Stagnant water stretching to the horizon, coarse grass and reeds, an extraordinary tangle of waterplants, small ponds whose greenish scum did not stir under the stiff breeze, water that was heavy and dirty. Along this narrow strip of land thrust thu3 between the marsh, the sky and the sea, he hurried, with many stumblings, his eyes fixed on the deserted gulf. Suddenly he turned his head at a singular noise. At first he didn't see anything, but heard in th€», distance a vague clamoring while a sort of vapor commenced to rise from the marsh. And then he noticed, nearer him, tho high marsh grasses^ undulating. Finally he saw a countless flock rising from the bed of the marshes. Beasts, groups of beasts, whose horns one saw like bayonets, Jostled each other trying to keep to the firm land. Many of them swam $nd on the baqks of some were naked rtien, stark naked, with hair falling to their shoulders and streaming behind them like manes. They shouted war-cries and waved their clubs. Rouletabille stopped short before this prehistoric invasion. He would never have imagined that a few miles from the Newsky prospect he could have found-himself in the midst of such a spectacle. These savages had not even a loin-cloth. Where did they come from with their herd? From what remote place in the world or In old and gone history had they emerged? What was this new invasion? What prodigious slaughter-house awaited, these unruly herds? They made a noise like thunder in the marsh. Here were a thousand unkempt haunches undulating in the marsh like the ocean as' a storm approaches. The starknaked men Jumped along the route, waving their clubs, crying gutturally in a way the beasts seemed to understand. They worked toward the city, leaving behind, to swathe the view of them a while and then fade away, a pestilential haze that hung like an aura about the naked, long-haired men. It was terrible and magnificent. In order not to be shoved into the water, Rouletabille had climbed a small rock that stood beside the route, and had waited there as though petrified himself. When the barbarians had finally passed by he climbed down again, but the route had become-a bog of trampled filth.

Happily, he heard the noise of a primitive conveyance behind him. It was a telega. Curiously primitive, the telega, is four-wheeled, with two planks thrown crudely across the axle-trees. Rouletabille gave the man who was seated in it three roubles, and jumped into the planks beside him, and the two little Finish horses, whose manes

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CAPTAIN McGLELLAX. JOHN

quired an eight mile ride and the road led through Canton. The messenger was furnished with a good horse for the trip and was armed with two large cavalry revolvers. /The message was delivered after*a safe and eventful trip but it required an answer and the

,Benjiett, who tells

'tfte y*e|™Mfe|^\use^t higher grade of la: reeled in. "Come on, Bob, let's quit," he said. "Why?" inquired Snyder. "There's an hour yet before 'dark," "I think I might as. well quit,"-Said Art, sadly, "my worm's not trying."'

"THAD" WAS FRANK.

One of Louis Leveque's tales Of the bar: "One day when old Thaddeus Stevens was practicing in the courts lie didn't like the ruling of the presiding judge. A second time when the judge ruled against 'old Thad.' the man got up with scarlet face and quivering lips and commenced tying up his papers as if to quit the courtroom. "Do I understand, Mr. Stevens,' asked the judge, eying 'old Thad^ indignantly, 'that you wish to show your contempt for this court?' 'No, sir no sir,' replied 'old Thaxl.' 'I don't want to show my contempt, sir, I'm trying to conceal it.'"

hung clear to the mud, went like the wind. Such crude conveyances are necessary on such crude roads, but it requires a strong constitution to make a journey on them. Still, the reporter .felt none of the jolting, he was so intent on the sea and the coast of Lachtka bay. The vehicle finally reached a wooden bridge, across a murky creek. As the day commenced to fade Colorlessly, Rouletabille jumped off onto the shore and his rustic equipage crossed to the SeBtroiesk side. It was a corner of land black and somber as his thoughts that he surveyed now. "Watch the bay of Lachtka!" The reporter knew that this desolate plain, this impenetrable marsh, this sea which offered the fugitive refuge in innumerable fiords, had always been a useful retreat for Nihilistic adventurers. A hundred legends circulated in innumerable fiords, had always been of Lachtka marshes. And that gave him his last hopei Maybe he would be able to run across some revolutionaries to whom he could explain about Natacha, as prudently as possible he might even see Natacha herself. Gounsovski could not ht^ve spoken vain words to him.

Between the Lachtkinsky marsh and the strand he perceived on the edge of the forests which run as far as Sestroriesk a little wooden house whose walls were painted a reddishbrown, and its roof green. It was not the Russian isba, but the Finish touba. However, a Russian sign announced it to be a restaurant. 'The young man had to take only a few steps to enter it. He was the only customer there. An old man, with glasses and a long gray beard, evidently the proprietor of the establishment, stood behind the counter, presiding over the zakouskis. Rouletabille chose some little sandwiches which he placed on a plate. He took a bottle of pivo and made the man understand that later, if it were possible, he would like a good hot supper. The other made a sign that he understood and showed him into an adjoining room which was used for diners.. Rouletabille was quite ready enough to die in the face of his faili:res, but he. did not wish to perish from hunger.

To be Continued Tomorrow

task of making, the return trip also fell to the captain. This work of carrying messages was full of danger as the bushwhackers-made money by holding up and robbing the messengers and selling the dispatches that they carried to the opposing army. But, Cap

TALKED TOO MTTCH.

John Jensen tells this one: "A much bunged-up son of Ham shuffled disconsolately into a Louisiana levee camp, after short leave to go to New Orleans for the returns on the Willard-Johnson fight. "'What's the, matter', Zack?* asked his boss. JDid yuh git. in ,&. roughhouse?' 'It wux Jes' like dis, explained Zack, finally. 'I wuz watchin* dem fellahs gfyvin' out dere newses, an' en de fus* paht ob de flght I reckons I jes' eoht o' overspoke mase'f.''

While the present dollar contribution campaign is being held by the Equal Franchise league, other activities are not being overlooked. Responses to the requests for contributions have been coming in so rapidly that the suffragists feel greatly encouraged to carry out other plans.

Many of the contributions received by the treasurer of the league are accompanied with expressions of "I'm with you," others carry wishes of success and still others express thanks for the opportunity to help the league. Although the finance committee requested only SI from each person receiving a letter, several who are especially interested in the league and Its work have sent in 2 to $5.

On Saturday afternoon another auto tour will be made and addresses given at Pimento, Prairieton and Middletown. Mrs. Mabel Curry will speak at the latter place but the speakers for the other towns have not b^en chosen. In the party will be Miss Adah Busch, state treasurer of the Franchise league, of Kentland, Ind. Mrs. R. E. Moore, well known suffrage organizer and speaker of Rockville, Ind. and Mrs. Harry Bucklin, one of the most active workers of the Brazil Franchise league.

On the first auto tour, which included Riley, Blackhawk and Lewi ft, suffrage literature was distributed through the towns and also to the farm houses by its being placed in the mall boxes along the way. Members of the league are enthusiastic about this method of campaign and believe it. to be one line of the most effective work they can do.

SOLDIERS' REUNION The annual Soldiers' reunion will be held at Hymera High School grove on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Speakers John C. Chaney, Sullivan Oscar Bland, of Linton William James, secretary of the Mine Workers, and Dr. J. C. King, of Newcastle, Ind., commander Indiana G. A. R.

Annual bean dinner Thursday. Music by Devine's band.

Target for the Enemy

When lie was about clear of the crdwd, a sabfe struck his chin, and in-, dieted a bad wound. But still determined, he urged his horse on and the ncble animal responded, in such a grand manner that he was soon blear of the gang. They started in pursuit. Soon after the flight started he- was struck on the right knee by a flying bullet and his whole leg rendered'useless.

By having the out-of-town women on the next tour, It is thought that they also 'will start a similar campaign In their own districts.

On Saturday evening following the auto trip, a boat ride will be held by the league up the Wabash. Dr. Mac^ge Patton Stephens, who has previously conducted very successful bo&t rides, will have charge of this affair. There will be dancing and refreshments.

Miss Busch. will remain over for the boat ride and will then go to Indianapolis to attend a state board meeting on the following Monday. At this meeting one of the principal topics that will come up will be the question of bringing an experiencfed woman in financial campaigns from Ohio to raise state funds. This question has been but to a referendum vote in the various leagues in Indiana and Indications are that it will be vpted down. It would cost $100

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tain MoClellan started on his return trip with no special thought of danger and without the knowledge that he was a marked man. Canton was reached without any trouble but as he was riding through the streets of the town, a gang of guerillas suddenly blocked his way and ordered him to halt. His response to this command was to urge his horse into a gallop and attempt to break away. But superior numbers told and he could not ride through them. Some one grabbed the horse's bridle and stopped him.

As the horse came to a stand still, Captain McCIellan drew his heavy revolver and opened flre on the party. This fire was returned from the edges of the gang, while those nearer drew their sabres and cut at htm with deadly intent, but Dame Fortune was with the brave young courier. Five Of the flying bullets struck |iis body, but they missed the vital-fcpots and he stuck to the horse despite his wounds.

A deep ravine lay across' the road, from Canton to the union camp an£ he managed to reach this spot, weak and covered with biood. This furiiished a temporary shelter and into it he: plunged with "the bullets of his pur

THE SAD SEA WAVES!

Ben Goldman came back from the seashore with this very reaaoriable yarn

"An Islander' out on the beach at Atlantic City, watching a very fat bather playing in the surf. He knew nothing of tides, and didn't notice that each succeeding wave came «. little closer to his ffeet. At last, an eoctra big wfLve washed qver his shoe tops. 'Hey', there! he yelled at the fat bather. 'Quit yer Jumping up and down! D'ye want to drown \ne?t"

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suers flying all about him. As he gained the friendly shelter of the ravine as plan of escape formed in his mind.1 Slipping from his horse he struck the animal across the flanks and it started for the union camp without a«' rider. The captajn hid in the thick under-, brush. The rebels, however, discovered bis ruse and were soon after him.

The confederates at' once started a search of the underbiish for him. This search finally became a game of hide-and-go-seek for a man's* life. This took some time and in the meanwhile the messenger's horse had reached the camp and the northern afrmy was closer* than the rebels thought. Tha appearance of the hp'rse with It*-empty saddle told -a "stoj and' ai i^i^A of troops was at once sent,out. Jhiifaas the gaipe of hide-and-go^*eefteached the criticar stage and Captain Clellan had been crowded into close quarters, the boys In. blue dashfed liito the ravine, captain- Mc£le}l$^. jjfas

rescued.

Joined the Band. A

Captain McCIellan w,as tpkea to his tent and cared for by the soldiers. Z^iter he was a!member of-thCSBfertial orchestra and played the. trap' drums in this organization.- The band often placed with the whistle »of bullets around Its hfi^ds.

After the war, Captain B|sClellan returned to Indianapolis where he served for three years dn the-.lire department.,: He then movedsto Terre Haute and became a member of the lire fighting force. He conttrrusd iti this ^ervice until he was retired on ,a pension In 1913.

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Col. Jim Hoskins met aubutvfth'of Englishmen on his last triji out of town and came beck with .tlBMly' yam about a conceited cockney who enlisted In a Kentish regiment. As Col. Hoskins tells it: "Th^ new recruit boasted so much about What he would do to the Germans, -that his chums decided to' have a rise out of him. He got, one morning, this wire from' London: 'Heartiest congratulation* on enlistment.'—Kitchener. "He showed the wire round all.day. But the next mornltig he1 got '*'r&ijl. finer one. It said: 'Thanks and Compliments. Dngland Is proud of you.—George.' "Still unsuspicious, he showed his*' second wire round, too. But he smelt a rat at last when, the third day, he got a third message: "Von Hindenburg says he will draw out unless you do. How much,/ then, to remain neutral?—Wilhelm.*"

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A speaker tor Old Settlers' d$y to be v' held at Farmersburg on August 12 has-.-f been requested from the Equal Franchise league by the committee in charge of the event. One will be sent' hut it has not been decided Vho it will be.

The regular noon day luncheon that has been Instituted by the league to vbe held each Friday at the Morgan tea room, North Sixth street, was h«ll thin week. Most of the board membefrs- who* had attended the morning board meet«^ lng remained down town for th* luncl}eon as well am a number of othen}.

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