Greencastle Herald, Greencastle, Putnam County, 19 October 1908 — Page 1

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THE WRATH EK Showers Tuesday and possibly late tonight; warmer tonight.

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GREENOASTLE, INDIANA, MoNItAV, OTTOI ER l».

ATTACK THE WRONG MAN

MASKED MEN < Aid, THE REV. EEXWJC'K REED FROM HIS HOME AND A’l'TEMDT TO ASSAl l/r HIM HI I' MCE I RI S.

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NOW BELIEVED TO BE STUDENTS

Statement is Made That Four Sophomores Have Confessed to Having Made the Attack Through Mistake.

A mistake in identity has accounted for what was at first thought to be a deliberately planned plot to in jure the Rev. C. Fenwick Reed, a noted evangelist, living on East Washington Street, hast Saturday night at about 11:30 o’clock four masked men called the well known minioter to the door of his home saying that the Western Union messenger had a telegram for him. Suspecting nothing he answered the call but was seized by the men, who were thought to be men who sought revenge, but who later turned out to he aoiftiomorc students in the university who were looking for a freshman named Hugh Heat, and who had mistaken the Evangelist Reed for the

student Heat.

Although the police worked on the case all day yesterday and plain clothes detectives were to have been called in today, the entire attempt to prosecute was dropped last night when the particulars were learned and the evangelist discovered that he had been the victim of "students out on a lark.” He was. however.

consider the entire episode a joke. "If they were students,’’ he said "and I find it out I will not be afraid to leave my wife and family be v alone, but on the other hand, if it was a gang of thugs, the city needs protection and it is unsafe for me

to leave the city.”

Rev. Reed had been troubled with tonsilitls for about ten days and hud been under physician’s care. Hi | throat was giving him severe pain Saturday night and lie was up rath r late steaming it. He had just re!lied when some one called just below the bed-room window. He got up and went to the window and asked what was wanted. The reply w:n that tlie Western Union Telegraph Company had received a message to: him and that he should come to I tie front door and receive it. Entertaining no suspicions because of the faci that lie gpoeivod telegram- i-W to engagements at all hours of the night, he went down stairs, turnel on th(> hall light and opened the door. The "messenger,” who was standing in a shadow said “sign the hook and I’ll give you the wire.” Tin minister reached out his hand to p ceive the book when the “moss, nger” seized him by the arm and pulled him out onto the porch. At the same time three other men, who were masked, pounced upon him and although the evangelist tak<m by surprise lie offered strenuous : sistanre. Before the time the four men had him under control one of them discovered thnWhev had mad - a mistake in the man and they ran. Tlie minister ran up-stairs and dr . ing. armed himself with a bear pitol and an ax handle. Proceedins; down stairs, he searched over the premises lint found no trace of lieintruders. He then called the police |and together with two officers soar lied all over the city for the meii who

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greatly frightened at first because of

the (act that on several ot - r occas- " ' d< d ! ' « Ions he had I threatened be auso who w “ ® et , ’ n the ts

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of hts violent attacks upon the saloon element. Attempts at violence were made against him at San Francisco i and at Terre Haute after campaigns against the saloons. During the earlier part of the summer the temperance element In Greencastle was considering the plan of raising a tent and holding services under tlie supervision of Rev. Reed but shortly after he left on an extended lecture tour In England and has been in this city scarcely a week. He at first thought the men attacking him w-re “thugs” who did not propose to see

the meeting progress.

He was greatly concerned because of the fact that he is away the greater portion of the time, he being in this city only one week out of seven and dsrlnfc: that time his wife is alone with the children. He said yesterday before the students Implicated in (heiaffair confessed, that he projiosed to fun down the intruders if it cost hint $1,000. At the same time he said that if tlie deed had been perpetrated by students and they should confess to it lie would let the whole matter drop and would

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suspicious characters. The search continued until about 3;:’0 Sond:n morning and it was then abandoned. The officers kept their eyes peeled all day yesterday, and the whole mystery was cleared up last night when the men implicated in the affair confessed. The names of those who had a hand in the affair are being kept secret hut It ts understood that the advance guard of four, who were sent to “get the man and ti, him up” was hacked by some flft sophomores, who were lying In wait It was the plan to get the freshman, carry him out into the country and have some sport at his expense. Just what the university authorities will do about the matter is undecided but it is thought that they will tal , no action since it has been settled by the heselged and the heseigci Class spirit in the under - now at its height and the sophomore and freshmen are at swords points Although each man is required to sign an agreement to refrain from j all such demonstrations, members of \ tlie underclasses have been organ!/ ' ing for the past ten days. They paraded the streets in search of members of the opposing class and Sat in day night's outbreak was the nearest approach to an old time cla s scrap, which was destroyed as an insMiii Hon In college life by nNhop E. II

Hughes.

Rev. Reed is none the worse for the experience, but, on the other hand is much improved. He does not know r whether or not the student “Joke” helped him but yesterday 1 ,iid that his throat was feeling better than it liad for two weeks, in

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You can count on finding here hist

the sort of Shoes, you’ll take pleas - ! of the exposure lie had suffered

ure and satisfaction in wearing. H’e the night before,

believe that we have better Shoes 1 Rev. Reed states that when In

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enough to give thinking students ( food for reflection.

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PLAN TG IIBR BRYAN

Reports l-'i'o.ii ;,|| <)\er This mid i

(ireenciistle, t.i go directly to the home of the president. Mrs. Martin | always gave them very kind welcome and many a time extended to them i hospitalities over night and at her ! table until they were comfortably

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Reports received today from all over the county seem to point to a

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record-breaking crowd tomorrow to hear Bryan. A number of men who did not come to hear him on previous visils to Grconcastle will be here teem, tomorrow, ac they desire to see tin' j man who has such excellent chance of being president of the United !

Stales.

Not only are they coming from

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Members of the faculty and students always felt that they were heartily welcome to the president’s house and (lie reception*- tendered to tho senior class and other students of the uni-] versify were occasions cherished with i the most grateful remembrances. The I large iiunihor of graduates who went out from tlie university during the, I long period of President Martin's administration and his subsequent ser vice aa professor of Philtsophy will remember Mrs. Martin with great os-

lloward Dean o f Konchdalo (let*. Hard Fall in Saturday's (lame \\ i(h Grooncaslle High School ai M< Keen Field.

HE HAS RECOVERED, HOWEVER

In a very especial sense it can he

said of her that her children rise up to call her blessed. Her devotion to I her family was wise and beautiful, and bore precious fruit in the noble characters for which all of her cliiliiniu pilgii'u J ( | r ,, n Wl , re distinguished, from other counties not on the Urn* J

of march tomorrow. Tli

comes at an opportune hour so that many may come in by rail and in-

Piitnam County l>n! report

that there will lie

terurban, hear the speaker and return home before dark, and this is undoubtedly the program of many persons. If the weather continues fine there will, according to all prognostications, be a record-breaking

crowd here tomorrow.

MBS, ALEXANDER MARTIN

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Caroline Hursey, wife of the late Alexander Martin, for fourteen years president of DePauw University, was born February 21, I -S:i 1, at Clarksburg, Virginia. She was married to Alexander Martin June 1 853. She was of Quaker ancestry, which was manifest in her temperament in all her life. Site was very quiet In disposition, claiming that tier first duties were to her family. While she carefully avoided anything like publicity in her work, she was very valuable to the church and to her many friends. For many years she was a teacher in the Locust Street Sunday School, and for a long period served as treasurer of Hie Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of her church. Her modest reserve never allowed her voice to be heard in public services, still she -was p constant attendant upon tlie means of grace, and her pastor and all church people always thought that her presence and quiet assistance was

of very great value.

During the time President Martin was in charge of tlie University Mrs. Martin was a most valuable helpmeet to him. Tn tho beginning of his administration tho customs of the times led many students, on arriving in

Airs. Martin lias two brothers liv-

: P'' 1 '' 'i ] ing; John A. Hursey, Clarksville, W.

] Va., and Lloyd Hursey, Shinnston, W. Vn. Also a sister, Mftv Hattie | II. Brown, Vanatta, Ohio. Her children are; Professor James V., and | the late Judge John E. Martin, and Mrs. Anna Whittl'd. Those have preceded her to the immortal life. Her surviving children are Charles A. Martin, Greencastle, and Edwin I.. Martin, of Cincinnati, Ohio. 0 The decease occurred at 11 p. in. Saturday and was without pain and

consciousness.

The funeral services will take place at 1 p. m. on Monday at the family residence on Anderson Street. Services by Rev. J. M. Walker and Drs. Switzer and Gobin.

ASCEPTS THE NOMINATION

Daniel ('. Hrackncy Lives His Reasons for Taking a I’lncc on the In* di'iM'iidcncc Parly Ticket.

DID NOT CANVASS FOR SIGNERS

Tlie people being desirous to know how I will treat the nomination for Congress wl 'ch has come to me without any solicitation whatever upon my part, I will say that I have given the subject careful consideration and having remained out of politics for fourteen years voting from an Independent standpoint, and to represent the people in the United States Congress is an honor no loyal citizen should turn his back upon. I

CONTIS)ItI£D ON PACK FVJli'K.

In the football game between the high school teams of Greencastle and Uoachdale played here on last Saturday, Howard Dean, one of the Uoachdale players, received injuries that were at first supposed to be serious. In one of the scrimmages Dean received a blow on the hack of the neck that stuned hini for a time and rendered him delirious, lb* was taken to Dr. Preston’s office, when he received medical attention. II* seemed to lie suffering great pain, and was frequently attacked by mus cular contractions that rendered him for the time being, almost uncontrol able. It was feared, at the time, that lie was seriously hurt. He recovered sufficiently, however, to go to the train with the team. This morning it is reported that he hat quite recovered. In fact we learn that he was able to be about Hie streets Saturday night.

POLICE COURT NOTES

George Vaughn an’ Joe Friend were before the Mayor this morning on the charge of intoxication. Both received the usual sentence. Charley Schull was brought before the Mayor on a charge of assault and battery filed by his wife. Sin* alleged that this morning he had beaten her and threatened to kill her. In defense Schull alleged that his wifi was of a violent temper and was throwing things about and he had simply caught her and held her to prevent such throwing. Tlie court, however, .was not convinced and assessed a fine of $1 and costs of $10 The case* was appealed to the circuit court.

Later Schull appeared and stayed his fine, withdrawing his appeal.

The Children’s Missionary Society of the College Avenue Church known as the “Kings Heralds” met with Mrs. Dormer this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Dormer is the superintendent of this organisation.

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THE SIGNA CHIS CELEBRATE

Cornet' Slone of (In* \,., v | A >cul Cluipter House (.aid Tills Afternoon—Will Cost $2.%,itoo When Finished.

SUNDAYSGHOOL CONVENTION

Delegates Front (he Various Schools Of the County >!<•,.( in All-Day Session at the Court House on Sunday.

WAS PRESENTEO BY THE ALOMNI JUDGE HAWLEY GIVES ADDRESS

The laying of the corner stone of the new Sigma Chi house tills afternoon opens a new epoch in the history if DePauw university for the new building will be the first house in Greencastle built ami dedicated to the exclusive nee of a Greek Letter Fraternity. The program was carried out tills afternoon at 2:30 in Hie presence of the local chapter and their many friends. The address was given by the Rev. \V. R. Halstead, class of ’71 of Terre Haute. Tills was followed by the laying of the corner stone by S. A. Hays, class of 7 2. In the cornerstone were placed copies of the fraternity publication roll of the local chapter, an alumni directory, a copy of the Bible, a DePauw Daily and a picture of John Cording In whose memory ids father gave a large part of the donation. The house is given to the chapter by the Sigma Chi Chapter Home Association of DePauw, which is composed entirely of alumni, assisted bv Mr. Cording. This association will own and control the building absolutely. The house will cost $25,000 when finished and will accommodate is men. The contract calls for the completion of the. house b\ tin* first of march, 1909, so that the chapter may occupy it the third term, hut the contractor expects to have his part finished by February.

1 ABGE CROWD FOR GOMPERS

‘The* Cjraiul Ohl Man of Lnlxvr'* \rnvrs in (arconcnsth 1 Sn hi relay Nielli 0\e*r Two Hours Late*, Hut I** fJiven a (■real nnel Kntliiisinstie lte*e‘P|ftHein—Spie»ke* Hut a |«V\\ Mifiiitrs.

DENOUNCES WATSON AND TAF1

Samuel, Compels, “The Grand Oi l Man of Labor,” addressed a large gathering of citizens and students at the interurban station SaturJa. night. Mr. Gompcrs’ car was over two hours late, being scheduled t* arrive here at 5:20, and on aroottn: of the other speeches he was to make tin* tame evening, ids special car did not lorry long in Greonrastle. When Hie car pulled into the station cheers were sent up for the 'Grand Old Man.” The reception committee representing Greencastl* and the reception committee from Brazil climbed aboard and greeted tin* speaker. Mr. Uompers was in trodmed to the people by Lincoln Snyder, and when the speaker stepped before the crowd, on tho back iWatform of his car, the cheering could he heard for squares. Mr. Gompet-s spoke but briefly. The lateness of the hour and the condition of his voice, which was very weak, compelled him to make Ins remarks short. He said tliai Watson should he defeated at the polls because of his utter uselessness, as a Congressman, to the people. He declared that Marshall was the friend of the workingmen, and all the people, and that he should b* the one to elect. Of the national ticket Mr. Gompers said, that ‘'Injunction Taft” should be turned down by the people. As for Mr. Bryan, the speaker appealed to all laboring men, as he said that class he represented, to vote for this* champion of the* laboring man and the American people. Mr. Gompers' car pulled out. amid the loud cheering of the large crowd, for his appointments at Brazil and Terre Haute, where ho was scheduled to speak the same evening. If Greencastle's demonstration, where organized labor does not exist, counts for anything, Mr. Gompers must have had large crowds at Brazil and Terre Haute, at which places all trades and crafls are highly organized.

Sunday the delegates from tho various Sabbath Schools ot''“7Te County held a convention at the court house in this city. It was an all-day’s session, including a program for both forenoon and afternoon. It also included an excellent dinner served to the delegates at tho Palace Restaurant at noon. The largo dining room on tho secontJ floor was given over to the Sunday School workers, and a most enjoyable time was had there. Tlie morning session was called to order at 10:30 o’clock and the devotional exercises were conducted by A. <). Lockrldge. The rest of the session was given over to reports of officers and committees. After dinner addresses were delivered by Dr. Hoaghiiid. Dr. Vandyke and Judge Raw|p y- Hr. VanDyke spoke on the subject of the "Study of the Bible in the n 'tm*. Dr Iloagland discussed the Relation of the Church to the School. Judge Rawley tipoke on “The Largest Sunday School in the West.” He gave some of his experiences as a Judge of the Juvenile Court, and stated that it was his opinion that the carelessness of par- < ivls In regard to the doings of their children between the agj>s of eight and fifteen was largely responsible lor many of the children before the Juvenile Court. The convention wu 3 an immense success, and O. L. Jones, county president, Minnie Bowen, county secretary, T. C. Grooms and A. O. Lockrtdge of this city are deserving of the thanks of all present for their untiring efforts to make tlie success possible.

DiPTHERIA IN FLOYD TOWNoHIP

« use Near (’enter School House May Make Necessary Hie Closing of tlie Township Schools for a Little Time

Dr. King, County Health Officer, this morning announced that a case of diphtheria had been diagnosed at the home of otf Herrod, near Center School House in Floyd Township. Dr. King states that It may be possible Dial it will he necessary to close the school there till R is definitely known whether other of the pupils have been exposed. Ar yet this Is the only case known to exist In the township.

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