The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-08-22
His Son Schuyler, F. A. and Psrcival Coffin
and Albert s. Reed. Treasurer of the
Cabinet Works. Arrested.
Section of the Federal Statutes Found
That Seems TO Fit the Case.
Dramatic Incidents Of the Arrests Bonds
Fixed at $40. 900 and S.. .O00-The Bonds
men-What the Penalty Is.
MAKING THE ARRESTS,

By virtue of the power vested In an
officer of the United States Court. Commits
sloner Van Buren, yesterday afternoon
placed his official signature TO five war
rants, the contents of which authorized
tie arrest OF five men whose
names have been on the lips OF
the Indianapolis public for many
weeks. The wsrrants were issued at
$3.50 O'Clock, and two hours later the persons
of Theodore P. Haughey. president of the
Indianapolis National Bank; Schuyler c.
Haughey. president of the Indianapolis
Glue Company and president of the Indian.
apolis Curled Hair Company: Francis A.
Coffin. president of the Indianapolis Cabi-
net Company; Peroival B. Coffin secretary,
end Albert s. Reed treasurer. of the oabi-
United States authorities. While the
officers have. to the public mind.
been slow to act in these prosecutions.
their work has been slow. deliberate. eau
tious, but sure; and although the scenes
and incidents which occurred yesterday
afternoon present many pitlful and un-
fortunate details. the patrons of the de.
funct Indianapolis National who heard Of
the arrests last night expressed themselves
as glad to know that the arrests had been
made.
WHAT THE CHARGES ARE.
As the days have passed since the morn
ing Of July 25. whom the Indian apolis
National Bank closed its doors. the mur-
murings of the public have been audible
and incorporating. There was demand
for arrests, and the apparently listless
movements of the United States officials
were met with much lmpatience on tho
parto the indignant losers in the in sol vent
concern. For the past two day. it has grown
evident to the district attorney that the
matter would admit Of no further delay,
was useless to longer await further inssruc-
tions from the higher powers at Washing.
ton. During the forenoon Mr.. Burke held
o consultation with the United States mar.
shal and Commissioners Van Buren,. He
stated his plans to the effect that having
grown weary OF delay. he now proposed to
take up the matter. order the arrest Of the
officers of the late bank and prosecute
them on his own responsibility. Receiver
Hawkins was closeted with the district at
torney for an hour after dinner. and the
result of the consultation was that five
United States warrants were signed and
attested.
few minutes before O'Clock Commits.
sioner Van Buren, placed In the possession
of Deputy United States Marshal Foley tho
documents. The one for ME-. T. P. Haugh-
ey, after setting forth tho usual legal form.
read as follows:
That Theodore P. Haughey did, from the first
day OF January, 1892, until the twenty fourth
day of July, 1898, then and there unlawfully and
felonously embezzlo and mIsapply the moneys,
funds and credits of the Indianapolis National
Bank. L am therefore to command you. in the
name and by the authority aforesaid to take,
II he should have fled. that you pursue after him
into any other district and take and safely keep
him. so that hat you have his body forthwith to
with according to law.
Under my hand. in the city of indianapolis,
~ W. A. VAN BUREx.
The sffidavlts against Schuyler o.
Hsuahey, Francis A. Coffin. Percival B..
Coffin and Albert s. Reed read the same as
the above. save that they are accused of
"aiding and abetting the said Theodore p.
Haughey" In embezzlement and misappli-
cation of che banks funds.
AT THE HAUGHEY HOME.
Recognizing the delicate nature of their
errand. Deputy Foley and Commissioners
Van Buren, secured q stwo.sested surrey and
quietly left the United States marshaIs
office OF 4:30 O'Clock. After Q smart
drive of thirty minutes tho vehicle
approached the residence of the Haugheys
AZ Mapleton. The officers drove up the
broad carriageway to the hitehing post In
front of the home. and. stepping to the
front door. rang the bell. The wife of
Schuyler Haughey answered the summons.
and to the question asked If Mr.. Haughoy
was at home. replied smilingly:
(Which Mr.. Haushey do you wish to
seei"
The officers had not expected to find both
gentlemen at home. and were somewhat
staggered for q moment, but Marshal
Foley remarked that Mr.. Haughey. the
younger. would do. Mrs. Hauahey, with
Q polite request to wait . moment
retired to an inner room, and in q
moment Schuyler Raughey appeared at
the door. He came forward with a
calm face and with slight nod greeted the
officers He recognized tho visitors. but SC
far as outward appearance indicated Of
that moment the young man had no init.
nation Of their visit.
Il have warrant for your arrest. Mr..
Haughey." said Deputy Foley In low
voice. careful that the wife and mother
should not receive the fret shook from his
lips. By . slight incline of the head. Mr.
HauRhey signiied that he was ready to
listen. and Foley, drawing the documen!
from his pocket. read it to his listener. Al
its conclusion. Mr.. Haughey remarked:
well. what's TO be done about itfn
lie was instructed to prepare 10 accompa.
ny the officers down town. He cheerfully
agreed to the order. and politely showed the
officials TO the room in which his father
was found. The elderMr. Haukh hey lay uuon
sofa in the sitting room, his head propped
MP by a pillow. He looked to the
officers unusually weak and ILL., Both men
several minutes the subjects of Mr.
Heughey's health and other matters for.
eign to the real mission were talked of
and 10 could readily bo noticed that the
master of the house was entirely ignoran,
of the nature Of the call.
Finally further hesitation grew embsr.
RAISING. and Commissioners Van Buren,
with the utmost delIcsoy and care, said
addressing himself to Mr.. Hsughey:
I'VE have warrant for you. Mr.
Haughey." Instantly the bank president
caught the fnll import of the remark and
the effect upon his harassed and prostrated
system was terribly marked. For q mo-
ment the officials felt that the result of the
visit would he disastrous to tho health o,