The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-18


tiary twice.
The Mckinney Defalcation-A Proposed
Compromise Rejected.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
BLOOMINGTON, June 16--The last few days
have brought no new special developments
in the Mckinney defalcation case, further
than an investigation of the matter is chang
ing public sentiment to believe that all the
facts are not yet public. The amount that
cannot be accounted for is about $4,000, of
which the bondsmen will have to make good
fully $4,000 At their meeting Sheriff r.
vines, who is one of the number, was sent to
Texas to dispose of all McKinney's effects
and, though the meeting was secret, the
Journal reporter has it on good authority
that an attempt will be made to evade pay
ing the full portion of the default; and
proposition was made to the commissioners
10 pay S. 900, or not one-half the amount
which was rejected. That settles the mat
ter for the present, and it is understood that
the bondsmen will fight the thing
as attorneys have been employed. One
of the points upon which the fight will be
made is that the first bond is defective and
invalid, and another point is that the COM
missioners should have made Mckinney set
tie and show up the money to balance at the
end of the first term. Mckinney is still in
the county treasurer's Office going through
the books. His effects consist of pre-empted
land in Texas and stock that cannot be
touched. In an interview he still claims that
the money taken out of the county funds
was expended for paying debts. 1t is now
definitely known that the first and second
bond will act together and stand suit by the
county. Another meeting of the bondsmen
is to be held on Monday, when some definite
conclusion will be reached.
Commencement at Asbury-Exercises of the
Literary Societies.
Special to tho Indianapolis Journal
GREENoAsrLE, June 17.-Greencastle begins
to display the unusual activity she is wont
to assume at this season of the year. Though
but the beginning OF the forty-fourth annual
commencement of Indiana Asbury Uni
versity, many visitors have made their APP
pearance to participate in the closing exer
cises of the collegiate year. The first per-
Torrance of the commencement season
occurred on Saturday evening. 1t consisted
of the valedictory exercises of the Adelphian
and Athenian literary societies. the men,
bers of which belong exclusively to the pre-
paratory department. This department of
the University, having $50 students and
twelve instructors, has attained proficiency
that has never before been realized in its his
tory. The performers of the evening were
selected by merit to represent the societies,
and did so in a most creditable manner.
After the annual class-meeting held in
Philo Hall, this morning at $50, which was
largely attended, Meharry Hall began to fill
rapidly with those desiring to hear President
Martins bucalaureate sermon. Bishop Bow
man opened the services with prayer and
was followed by DIR. Martin, who found his
text in the first chapter of Luke 49th verse:
"And he said unto them, how is it that we
sought me2 Wist ye not that must be
about my Fathers businesS?" The sermon,
being addressed more particularly to the
graduating class, was practical and instruc-
tive. The annual lecture was delivered by
A. c. George, d. d., of Chicago, ILL.,, at 3:15
this afternoon. His subject was, Higher
Education in a Republic" Hon. R. w.
Thompson, ex-Secretary of the Navy, will
deliver the grafton this evening.
NOTES.
The junior primary contest in oratory for
the Weik prize was held Saturday afternoon
and resulted in the selection of 7. Gavin
Chambers first and Ed. Scarret second. Mr..
Chambers received the votes of all the
judges for first place.
The total number of students enrolled dur
ing the past year is SOB. The graduating
class number 81, twice as large as that of any
Indiana college this season.
Prof. Alice Downey has resigned her posi-
ton as an instructor in the preparatory de-
partment. During her connection with AS
bury she has made fine record as an in
structor in the English studies. Her sister,
Prof Anna Downey, of an Iowa college, will
probably by her successor.
Company B, Asbury cadets, have present
ed an elegant gold-tipped cane to their retir-
ing captain, Charles Bridges.
The Phi Delta Theta fraternity held the an
nual banquet on Friday evening at the resi-
dence of D. L. Harris. Many Phis from a
distance were present and an elegant time is
reported by all.
Hon. S. S, Cox, NJ, @. from New York, will