The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-26

GREENCASTLE. July 24.-SpeciaI-
As Prof Longden was walking down the
street this morning to his work he was
attacked and brutally beaten by Frank
O'Hair and James Nelson.
The cause Of this attack was the i'll
feeling which had arisen from the fact
that Prof. Longden had refused pass
in German to Mr. OHair and a sister of
Mr. Nelson This was refused because
Of poor work i'm class and alleged cheat
ing on the final examination. This re-
fusal prevented their graduation from
the university.
Several articles have appeared in the
past week in which it was claimed that
these parties had always stood high as
students.
There are a few facts which contra
dict these statements. Messrs. O'Hair
and Nelson were once placed upon good
behavior by the faculty because of
malicious note involving the good repu-
tatiOn of fellow student This restric-
tion was never removed. A mere glance
at the university records will disprove
the statement as TO the good student
ship of the parties refused graduation.
Much more might be said along this line,
which is equally adverse to them.
The students of the university have
rested very uneasily under the misrepre-
sentations OF the various newspapers,
and this last uncalled-fOr and unpro-
vOked attack aroused their deepest in
dignation.
A mass meeting of these attending the
summer school who were present when
the difficulty first arose, was held in the
college hall this afternoon.
The following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, We, students. now present
at DePauw university, believe that James
Nelson and Frank O'Hair had no just
cause for assaulting Prof. Longde
Whereas, They committed an Jafpro-
voked asualt upon him.
Whereas, Prof. Longden has conducted
himself as a gentleman during the en-
tire difficulty,
BE it therefore resolved, That we. the
students now present at DePauw univer-
sity. deny that we have ever given our
support to these unworthy students (;
that we recognize this assault as an act
which sprang from an unjustifiable
malignant and brutal enmity; that we
extend 10 Prof. LOngden our heartfelt
sympathy and support on account of
the unjust prosecutions he has under
gone; that we consider Prof Longden's s
conduct throughout the whole affair
worthy Of commendation, and that we
denounce false all newspaper reports
contrary to the sentiment Of these res
OlutiOns.
We will add further that we know
from numerous communications re-
ceived that if all the students were here
they would enter heartily into the spirit
of these resolutions.
The above paper was signed by Flor
ence Young. James NJ. House, Frank
Foxworthy, Richard T. Eddy, ID. V. Will
Jams, John E HigdOn. James II. Cooper
Charles A. Cooper, Marie Polk, w. f..
Life. T. c. Boyd G. A. Abbott, H. b.
Patton, 7. Kudo, B. NJ. Allen, j. w.
Mahon, William B. Boatright Albert
Smith. Will E. Sollenberger, Alexander
Black, Frank Tilton, Joseph c. Mer-
rill, William A. Vert, James E. Ferris,
NJ. X. Terril, w. A. Riley, Ed q.ard Dunn,
w. ID. Higdon, Kent V. Kibbie, Flora n.
Bridges, Clarence d. Case, Jessie Case,
Sherman Powell. S. +. Spitz. Mona
Smythe. Dane S. Dunlop, w. A. Ceilings,
and l.. G. Bently.
Messrs. O'Hair and Nelson laid in wait
this morning for Prof. Longden for near
ly an hour before he appeared. When
he did appear Mr.. O'Hair greeted him
and said he wished to talk with him.
Prof. Longden replied that he had a
class next hour. but Mr.. O'Hair respond
ed that this examination question must
be settled here and now. Then he struck
! Prof. Longden, knocking him down. This
| treatment continued until interfered with
| by the appearance of some citizens.
Mr.. Nelson took no further part in the
brawl than to say:
XIII him, damn him: give him hell"
This language was but a continuation
I OF his recent treatment of Prof. LOngden.
About a week ago he and O'Hair met
| Prof. Longden on the street. " elson
took him by the hand and said:
How are you, Prof. Longden; / am
| glad to see you. This Is the first time /
| have had an opportunity to tell you that
| you are a liar and a coward"
The evident desire OF Prof. Longden to
avoid any trouble with these quarrelsome
! men makes the continued attacks upon
| him all the more detestable.
O'Hair was arrested and placed under
bond for his appearance before the mayor
| tomorrow morning.
Death of Mrs. Hamilton.