The St. Louis Republic., 1901-04-28

Crosby and Edwin Markham, 1.-THE Man
With the Hoe." who were disciples Of the
New Social Apostolate doctrines Of Pro-
fessor Heron. declared that in spite Of the
onslaughts that have been made upon him
they are willing to speak at the Get To-
gether Clubs dinner Monday night IL 1t is
finally decided to give 1t.
II do not regard the remarks Of the
Reverend Mr.. Hills seriously" said Mr..
Markham. ''The guests and speakers were
invited to participate in a fellowship Of
social ideas. not to criticise ono another's
private life.
not under consideration. I don't intend to
start such an inquiry regarding the persons
whom am to meet there.
II have satisfactory evidence from several
good sources that Professor Heron is with.
out blame in the matter Of his divorce, and
feel. from my knowledge Of him. that he
is man whose life Is based upon the high
est ethical ideals. know he believes in
the sacredness Of marriage.
mo one can read his book or hear him
talk without feeling that he is tremendously
In earnest and that he is actuated by q
deep desire for human welfare. He Is VIC
tim Of circumstances. He Is placed in a
position where he cannot state the truth Of
lis case without seeming to disparage
others. He is Of that type Of man who
would rather suffer wrong than seem to do
wrong"
Lawyer Ernest H. Crosby likewise de-
clined either to defend Professor Heron in
detail or to discuss the domestic side Of his
career.
What the Reverend Mr. Hills has said
does not concern me in the least" he said.
Il consider It a matter entirely foreign to
my relations with Professor Heron. I am
very sorry that such a petty personal turn
has been given to the affair.""
Professor Heron wrote to the commit
tee OF the club offering to stay away from
the dinner II his absence would relieve the
club OF embarrassment. Five members Of
the committee Of nine voted that the pro-
sss shTSS shs Sf HSRSE
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Grinnell, Ia, April 1.-THE sentiment
here, at the former home Of Professor
George d. Heron, is In sympathy with Mrs.
Heron, who left here at the time of pro-
curing the divorce. and has not returned to
Grinnell.
A member Of the faculty Of the Iowa
State University said:
Mrs Heron was nearly prostrated with
nervous trouble on Herron's return from his
trip abroad with Miss Rand. Heron wrote
his wife while absent that he would on his
return be to her all that husband should,
but when he came back he neglected her as
DeIOTe. k1GITOn lOSe0 MIN, lu SpltS Va
his attitude toward her. and would never
utter a reproach to or about him, and firmly
but politely refused to be interviewed by re-
porters.
LAS an indication Of the feeling towards
those responsible for wrecking her home
and life. when Miss Rand came here to
dispose Of their residence property the
neighboring women refused to recognise
them, and when Miss Rand asked permis-
sion to visit tho college she was promptly
refused permission"
1t develops now that Heron taught In his
class while in the chair Of applied Chris
! tianity that when a wife was unable OK un-
willing to appreciate her husbands aspira-
| tions or to aid him in his higher hopes and
aims. 1t was right to leave her for one
nearer his affinity.
MAY CANCEL HIS LECTURE DATE.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Newark. N. j.. April 1.-THE controversy
i which has erisen in New York and Brook
lyn over Professor George D. Heron, late
professor Of applied Christianity in the Iowa
State University. will probably interfere
with his lecture here In the Peddie Memo
rial Church on May 6.
! Arrangements were made by g. H. Stro-
bell, who gained consent to use the names
of several prominent men. Now they de.
/! clare they want nothing to do with the
affair unless Doctor Heron is cleared Of
the charges against him.
Pastor Dodd and the Peddie Church trus.
tees are investigating and may refuse thu
use OF the church.