The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-06-08
IN WARD NO. o.
Mr.. Haughey DOns His Prison Suit
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IN WARD NO. ID.
Mr.. Dons His Prison Suit
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, June 1.-The trip
from Indianapolis was almost uneventful.
As the train passed on its way up the
Monon road it began to be whispered
around among the passengers that the
quiet, benevolent-looking gentleman calmly
reading a newspaper and smoking a fra
grant Havana was the much-talked-of ex-
president of the Indianapolis National Bank
on his way to prison to serve a sentence
of six years. Curious eyes were then
turned on him, but he continued to read
and smoke. as if he were on a pleasure
trip. a short while before 1 o'clock Mar
shall Hawkins approached the Indianapolis
Journal correspondent and invited the re-
porter to go into the dining car to dinner
with Mr.. Haughey and himself. The trio
passed out to dinner just as the train was
stopping at Sheridan. Mr.. Haughey's ap-
petite was good. He ate a large beefsteak,
potatoes. bread, butter and coffee. The
steak would have been too much for any
but a hungry man to dispose of. After an
hour and a half at dinner the party re-
turned to the smoker. During the meal Mr..
Haughey's attention was drawn to topics
foreign to his trouble as much as possible,
and at one time, when Marshal Hawkins
told a very amusing incident that hap
pened a few nights ago near Shelburn, he in
dulged in a hearty luagh. and in turn told sew
eral "reminiscences. During the entire meal
he seemed to have forgotten that the end
of his journey was a cell in the States
prison. After entering the smoker again
he asked the reporter what the people
seemed to think of the judges sentence.
and when told that the only expressions
heard were to the effect that he had been
given one year more than was expected,
he replied:
NOT DEAD TO SYMPATHY.
'~well. L am glad of that. 1t shows that
I still have the sympathy Of some people"
At Monon 1t was found that the Louisville
train was a half hour late. There was moth
Inc to do but wait for 1t. 1t was known
in advance that Mr.. Haughey was on the
train. and as soon as he stepped on he
was pointed out by several who recognized
him He had to wade the gauntlet of the
curious people in passing through to reach
the other train. The half hour was spent
by Mr.. Haughey. the Marshal and the re-
porters generally together in a group dis
GUESSING ordinary topics. Every few mo-
ments while waiting some one would stroll
through the car and take a glance at the
party. Just before leaving Monon a son
OF Aquilla Jones came IN and introduced
himself to Mr.. Haughey. He Is ar express
messenger on the Monon. The rest of the
trip until the train stopped in Michigan
city was uneventful. The news had pre-
ceded the train. and at every station eager
crowds were waiting to get a glimpse of
the prisoner, but most of them were dis
appointed in not being able to distinguish
him. as he had the entire freedom OF the
train. and at times was standing on the
platform viewing the scenery when the
train stopped for a small station. On that
account most Of the impertinent eyes looked
In vain for some way to distinguish the
noted prisoner. Several times he spoke Of
the way people gazed, but were unable
TO distinguish him from the other pas
sengers.
When the train reached the crossing of
the c. & w. NJ. railroad. at Michigan City.
the party got off and walked over to the
prison. which was less than a half mile
distant. On the arrival at the prison the
party were met at the door by Warden
French and taken in the directors room.
Chaplain Sanders soon came in and was
introduced to Mr.. Haughey. After a few
moments Warden French said to Mr..
Haughey:
This Is a sad duty I have to perform in
your case, and / deeply sympathize with
you / hope that during your sojourn here.
be 1t short or long, our relations shall be
pleasant l can assure you that VIII do
BEEN THERE BEFORE.
THANK you. Warden said Mr.. Haughey.
with a slight choking in his voice. which
was the first sign he had shown of losing
his self-control.
"Hav you ever been in this city before?"
about fifteen years ago 1 was here and
visited the prison"
Mr.. French then remembered that one of
the prisoners had a few days ago men,
toned the fact of Mr.. Haughey's former
visit here
Mr.. Haughey was assigned to ward No.
Q in the hospital. and his duties will be
light. merely having TO assist in caring for
the sick. and not much of that work will
be expected of him. After a few moments
conversation with the chaplain. in which
the time and order OF the chapel services
and Sunday school were explained TO him,
he was taken TO the hospital and shown
TO his cell. 1t is a room ten feet square,
surroundings, would hardly be taken for
a prison cell. Ii is furnished with a sub
srantial iron bedstead. will woven wire
springs and a cotton top mattress. He was
much pleased at the sight of a comfortable
rocking chair. Mr.. Haughey will be allowed
to furnish his own bed and bedding. and
such other furniture as he may want in
the room. On arrival at ward No. 9 he was
turned over 10 DR.. Veatch, a skilled physi-
clan, who is a prisoner sent from Plymouth,
and now the assistant hospital physician.
TO be properly clothed in the prison garb.
He was shown to his cell. and left for a
few moments so that he could make the
change privately. He was very much sur
prised and pleased that the suit provided
1T him as If II had been made for him. Be
fore being formally committed ne had sup
per In the directors room. and so was now
10 10 as he pleased with himself. All but