The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-01-05
CHARLES HOWELL REEVE.
A Short Sketch of an Evsntful Life.

Indiana, on Tuesday evening, Decem-
Der 81, 1904, the community loses one
of its most distinguished citizens. He
located in Plymouth and began the
practice of law in 1876, and had been
a resident here continuously for a
period of ffty-eight years. During
that period he buils up for himself an
enviable reputation rs skillful prac-
titioner, and an orator of great force
and eloquence. e
He was born in Oneida county,
New York, January is, 1922, and set
tied with his parents in LaPorte
county in 1888. His rudimentary ed
ucation was such as the country
schools of those days afforded. But
having laid the foundation, with a
more than ordinary strong and ac-
tive mentality, he determined to ac-
quire an education for himself that
would enable him to make is way
through the world IN his chosen pro-
| fession and in the various walks of
life into which he might be thrown,
and in this determination he succeeded
before reaching middle life beyond
his own expectations. He was, un-
doubtedly, the best allaround, we'll
informed man on all questions of pub
lie importance in the region of coun-
try in which he lived, and always kept
fully informed in alt matters of pub
lie interest, coming up from time to
time for consideration.
He had been a writer for many
years on important subjects, and his
printed essays in book and pamphlet
form would be valuable addition to
any library, and worthy of the atten-
ton and perusal of the best minds OF
the country. Among his published
works are the following: "The Pris-
on Question; A Philosophical Re-
view," 'The True Theory or Re-
form in Prisons, with Labor as a
Factor" Dependant Children" Re-
port before the international Peni-
tentiary Congress, St Petersburg,
Russia, 1890. "Arousing the Public, y
being answer to questions submitted
by international Penitentiary Cong
ress at Rome, 1887. Criminal Law
Reform" Mental Energy" "Preven-
tive Legislation" Pulished by Ameri-
can Academy of Social Science. "The
Philosophy of Crlhne," at Worlds
Congress, Chicago Home Life; It's
Creation and Elevation" Economy
and Economics" Legislation in Re-
laion to Crime" with a view to pre-
venting and reformation of offenders
Report before international Penitenti-
ary Congress, Paris, France. These are
all of his published writings and will
show the trend of his mind His most
important work is Prison Reform, u
a book of 200 pages. 1t is regarded
as classic on the subject of Pencil
ogy, and has found its way into most
of the public libraries in this and for
eign countries But his published
works is the smallest part of his lit
erary labors. He has left manuscripts
on many subjects, which, if printed,
would make good sized library
II, 1,
democrat, but was never what might
be termed a politician, and never
sought Office He served one term in
the early days as Prosecuting Attor-
ney, and four years as State Senator,
1876 to 1880. AS Legislator he took
leading and active part in the dis
cussion of all questions coming be-
fore the senate of which he was a
member, and by his vast store OF
knowledge, quick perceptive faculties,
and his brilliant oratorical powers he
easily took first rank among the many
distinguished men with whom he was
associated. The last of his public
services was as Mayor of Plymouth,
a distinction he greatly priced.
In many things he was regarded as
being somewhat eccentric, and as such
often ran counter to public opinion.
In all his actions he first made an
effort to find out what was the right
thing to do as seen from his point OF
view, and when his mind was made
up he was always prepared to give a
reason for the course he had marked
out to pursue. He was fluent and
rapid speeker, in his younger days;
had unusual command of language
and unlimied faculty of comparison;
had quick perceptions; was great
reader, close reasoner, careful
thinker, and used many original ex-
lpressions in speaking and writing. In
|his many speeches, lectures and pub
lie addresses he always aimed to in
culcate the highest and best princi-
lples, looking to healthy progress and
the best order of society. Now that
the candle of life has been snuffed
out, "Charlie Reeve" as his friends
called him, will be greatly missed
After all the world he moved in will
be the better for his having lived in
it; quaint tales will be told among
1.-THE older people who knew him while
of his sayings and doings, his stories
music, fun and queer expressions S
/ Manv will profit from the sound