The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-29

adoption Of the recommendations therein
contained. Whatever expression Of feel
ing against Mr.. Haughey that might
have been made was given no oppor-
tunity for outlet.
1t was explained to those who We're
eager inquirers that there were in Mr..
Haughey's hands at the time of the fall
ure Of the Indianapolis national bank
$40, 366.S7 belonging to the grand bodies
Of odd-fellowship in the state, which
amount had been secured by Mr..
Haughey by the conversion Of securities
the face value Of which was So, 250.
These securities, consisting Of both real
estate and personal property, were to be
converted into cash as soon as possible
by the trustees of the lodge, into whose
hands they would be placed, and IL care
fully and judiciously handled would in
all probability fully indemnify the lodge.
The receiver Of the defunct bank as well
as his attorney had conceded the legality
Of the transfer of the securities by Mr..
Haughey to the grand lodge, and all
legal complications seemed TO be in this
way averted. No question had arisen
that had caused alarm as to the safety
Of the lodges collateral indemnity. and
none seemed 10 be Immediately or re-
motely prospective.
Under these assurances, earnestly
given and coming from those high in the
councils Of the lodge and in the admin
istratiOn of it's affairs, the representa-
tives were induced to still all resentful
remarks beneath the mantle Of charity
and brotherly love, and T. p. Haughey
in this way escaped what would in all
probability have been a scathing censure
at least.
MIR. Haughey's Denial.
The only communication between the
grand lodge and Mr.. Haughey was a
note addressed by that gentleman TO
the body and which was read at the
morning session. This communication
was drawn from him by a purported in
terview published in the Indianapolis
Journal of Thursday, wherein he was
alleged to have said he fully expected
to serve a term of five years in the peni-
tertiary and did not think he would
live out his sentence. This alleged in
terView Mr.. Haughey, in his communica-
ton branded as a malicious lie, with
out the semblance of a foundation in
fact. He stated that while he did not
care for the opinion of the public at
large. he determined that his brothers
in the three links should not adjourn
and scatter TO their homes without lis
tening to his denial Of such published
statements. Mr.. Haughey's communities
ton was passed in silence.
The funds of the grand lodge having
been tied up by the failure Of the bank,
IL was found necessary to borrow money
to meet the expenses of the session.
The amount required, $6,000 was secured
from the Indiana national bank in eX
change for a note duly signed and exc
cuted by the proper officials. 1t was de-
cided that the securities turned over
by ex-Grand Treasurer Haughey for
the benefit Of the various branches Of
the order should be placed under the
control Of the trustees Of the sew
eral departments. who should act in con-
junction toward a judiciOuS conversion
of them into cash and the proportionate
distribution Of the proceeds. In this way
the whole matter of the relation Of Mr..
Haughey to the grand lodge will be
amicably settled unless the courts
should order the securities turned over
TO be placed with the general assets.
This is not even remotely anticipated,
however at the present time.
Routine business.
The sessions of Thursday were a.
voted TO the transaction Of rou-
tine business, none of which was Of
general interest. The salary OF Grand
Secretary Foster was increased from
$1,000 to 81. 500 per year. an action which
was proper recognition Of that Off
cials arduous and efficient labors.
The closing hours of the session were
devoted to the election and installation
Of the new officers. w. H Talbot of
Orleans was elected grand master by
reclamation and NJ. A. Chapman of An
derson was elected deputy grand master
in the same manner. these two elections
following in the line Of natural promo
ton. G. +. Northern Of Greensburg was
elected grand warden after a spirited
contest u. +. Foster was reelected
grand secretary by reclamation. The
appointment of Past Grand Master Ho-
gate was confirmed by the election of
James A. Wildman of Indianapolis as
grand treasurer, his only opponent being
w. w. Kennedy, who, however, with
drew during the count Of the vote. The
grand trustees elected were John A. Fer
guson of Indianapolis, George Shirts of
Noblesville and John +. Wallick of In
dianapolis. George Shirts was also
elected consulting attorney for the lodge.
Immediately after the election and in
stallation of these new officers Grand
Master Talbot announced the following
appointments: Grand instructor, w. II.
Leedy of Indianapolis; grand chaplin,
A. ]. Carey of Sheridan; grand marshal,
Harry Gaines Of Greensburg; grand con-
ductor, w. Z. Longley of Noblesville;
grand guardian, w. n. LalSin OF Coates
vile; grand herald, Samuel A. Davis Of
Orangeville.
The beautiful and impressive exercises
of installation were hastily dispatched
on account Of the lateness Of the hour,
and the grand lodge adjourned, to meet
semi-annual meeting