The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-20
Address a Communication to Supcrin-
tendent Mills, Which Is Read
Before the PrObers.
THANKS FROM GENERAL DICK
WHO Is SATISFIED THE CADETS
WILL KEEP THEIR PROMISE.
Features of the Last Day of the In
vestigatiOn - Congressman En-
Route Back to Washington.

WEST POINT, n. Y, Jan. D.-The con-
gressional investigation of the West Point
Military Academy has borne fruit rather
unexpectedly. Tonight when the con-
gressmen were hurrying their inquiries to
a termination, the cadets Of all four classes
held a meeting in Grant Hall and unani-
mously decided to abolish haZing of every
form as well as the practice Of calling
OUT fourth class men. This is exactly
what General Dick and the other members
of the congressional committee have been
trying to impress on the cadets who have
testified before them. the only course
open to them If they desired to see the
fair name of the United States Military
Academy unsullied and above reproach.
The communication was addressed to
back from Washington this morning and
he quickly brought It to General Dick. The
committeeman are delighted with the ac-
ton of the cadets and General Dick, In
few words, said they would all go back to
the House of Representatives with the
firm belief that in spirit and letter the
agreement would be steadfastly adhered to
by the caoets, who made it voluntarily.
CADET BUNKEr's TESTIMONY.
The first witness examined to-day was
Cadet Paul d. Bunker, who is a mem
Der of the present third class. Last night
some of the plebes told the committee that
Bunker had braced them and given them
tcbasco sauce during the encampment last
summer. One of them, Cadet Dillon, said
he was compelled by Bunker to swallow
from a half to a whole teaspoonful of the
sauce, given him in a camp spoon, which Is
about the size of dessert spoon. Bunker
acknowledged having braced some of the
plebes, but denied having ever given more
than fifteen drops of sauce TO any one, and
when Judge Smith confronted him with
Dilon's testimony the witness said he did
not recollect ever having given such
large quantity to Dillon or any other plebe.
Bunker, who said he weighed about two
hundred pounds and measured five feet
eleven and one-fourth inches, only re-
membered having hazed two men who were
his equal in physique The only other
plebes whom he hazed were small men.
He had never engaged in fights, either as
principal or assistant His hazing reper-
toire was rather limited, as he confined
himself to bracing, making men sing out
their wash lists to popular airs. ride broom
sticks, stand on their heads and charge
sparrows with fixed bayonets.
Cadet Charles Burnet appointed from
Illinois, president of the cadet branch of
the Young Mems Christian Association, at
Chairman Dicks request read the CORE
spondence, heretofore published, between
himself and Rev. DR.. Allison, of Bristol.
Pa. When the witness had concluded Gen.
Dick handed to him and asked him to read
several letters written by Booz to the mem
bers of his family during the time he was
at the West Point Academy. In them Booz
had said that the other cadets were
tyrants, brutes and bullies, and said they
were doing their best to kill him. He told
of his fight in letter written the day
after II occurred, and said that he had to
give up after being winded. He asked per-
mission to resign, saying there was no
honor in his staying at West Point any
longer and that the Military Academy was
no place for parents to send boy.
LEADER OF THE HAzERS.
Then the chairman required the witness
to read from the United States military
regulations the sections which prohibit
lighting hazing, etc. and the oath which
a cadet takes on entering the academy.
When this reading was finished Chairman
L, -
been mentioned to the committee as one
of the principal hazers in the academy.
handed him a list of the corps of cadets
with the request that he point out the
names Of those who are noted for their
haz-ng proclivities. The witness replied
that, having in mind the time when hazing
was in vogue. he might have to name every
one in the upper classes During the past
year. however, all vigorous forms Of haz-
ing have become obsolete.
Referring to Rev. Mr.. Allisons letter.
Chairman Dick asked the witness If he
knew of the word bibles having been
used sarcastically IN reference to Former
Cadet Booz
..No. SIR" replied the witness. 81 never
heard him called bibles. and il he were II
must nave peen tnouSntiessly oy some
cadet
IF any cadet were subjected to ridicule
or any Inconvenience on account of his re-
ligion, could he escape or avoid it?''
..It would come to the ears OF the heads
of the Y. NJ. C. A. sooner or later and the
president of his class would be notified
This would result In the presidents taking
measures to stop any further molestation.''
The witness was then taken TO task for
statements in his letter to Dr. Allison
Burnet said DE-. Allison had scored ths