The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-01
SORROW AT STATEHOUSE.
Governor Durbin and Other Omoials
InexpressibIy Shocked.

The accident cast shadow over the spir-
it's of State officers and tho awful details
of the wreck were the topic of conversation
everywhere IN the Capitol building all after
noon. The State officers feel an interest in
Purdue and its students because 1T is
State institution. Governor Durbin was in
expressibly shocked when the news Of the
wreck reached his Office. He said II seemed
to him that the fatal results were much
more deplorable because it was young men,
the very flower of the institution, who suf-
fered. The Governor expressed the keen
est sympathy for the families Of the VIC
tins. During the day it occurred to him
that there was practical side to this ques-
ton and he headed a subscription list of
$50 to be paid to the athletic association for
the benefit of the injured and the families
Of the dead who may require funds. The
Governor said he hoped that no one who
had purchased tickets 10 the football game
in advance would ask for the return of the
money as ii could be used to substantial
advantage by the association.
Nat l.. Hill, treasurer of state said the
wreck would be a blow to the State. eve
are wholly unable to estimate the great
loss" he said. mot only has Purdue Uni
versity suffered great loss but every edu-
cational institution OF the State must suf-
fer equally. Indiana cannot afford to loose
such splendid examples of character and
manhood as exhibited by Robertson or
Han, Iamii d,, ana the many brave boys that
row has been cast over Indiana University
While the two institutions are Contrasting
athletic supremacy and 1t was fight to the
finish without quarter, it was a friendly
rivalry. Indiana students have not forgot
ten that it was the gallant Captain Robert
son that made the place kick on Stewart
Field at Lafayette two years ago and scored
for Purdue. nor do they fail to recognize
that Purdue Is a component part of the
educational institutions of Indiana and In
diana students are proud of Purdues splen-
did achievements. Indeed to-day every
heart in Indiana is full of sympathy and
overwhelmed with sadness on account of
this terrible accident"
CREATED CONSERVATION.
The news of the wreck created consterna-
ton in the office of the secretary of state
because number of the employees of that
office are residents of Lafayette. Miss
Wade and Miss Leslie were both looking
for friends from Lafayette Secretary
Storms was personally acquainted with a
number OF the Purdue players. II reached
the wreck in a few minutes after it hap
pened," he said. Some near friends of the
employees In the office were on the train and
Miss Wade and Miss Leslie had gone TO the
depot TO meet them. For this reason / hur
ried to the wreck The wonder to me is
that there are not many more people killed
1t was the worst wreck I ever saw. AT a
time like this we are prone To criticise and
sometimes unjustly, yet seeing il as / do
now, carnot see any excuse for this acct
dent Someone has been terribly negligent
Most of the old men on the team / knew
personally and 10 their relatives | wish to
extend my deepest sympathy, especially to
their mothers. 1t will fall harder on them
than any others. 1t will cast gloom over
Purdue for many day. 1t will almost
crush kind-hearted DR.. Stone, for every
one knows he loves the boys who are placed
under his care
This loss of life and manning of persons
In their youthful bouyancy is appalling
overwhelming" said r. A. Brown, clerk of
the Supreme and Appellate Courts 1T over
comes with sorrow that strikes one
dumb. All one can do is 10 silently suffer
from a sympathy that cannot find words
zeal of those who victory they went
down to death. Those who rejoice in their
strength are now stilled in death or mourn
their shocking loss. 1t seems to me the
most deplorable wreck OF its kind and loss
of life In the history of Indiana Every
college will mourn with Purdue and every
citizen will mourn with those upon whom
this calamity falls with especial or per-
sonal sorrow.
G. III. Bachelor. chief deputy in the Of
fee of II. A. Brown, said: 1T would have
been a sad and appalling calamity under