The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-03-10

iago there were rumors afioat upon our
streets that the ''tidal wave" was sweeping
towards ms in overwhelming proportions
and the shaky condition of the druggists
the meaning glance, the firm and resolute
air of the women seemed to confirm the re-
port. Red hot speeches had been made by
Talbot and Benson TO crowded and enthu-
siastic audiences. Frequent business meet
| ings were held by the ladies. The air was
! pregnant with the movement" and it
came. At first petition was gotten up,
praying congress to prevent the manufac-
ture and Importation ofintoxicating liquors,
which was signed by saloen-keepers, preach
ers, and ALL and which it was hoped would
appease the wrath of the ladies, and avert
the coming storm. But it would not work.
The ladies of Bloomington are obstinate,
and when theyw war, there must be an
unconditional surrender. They got up
pledge for the druggists to sign,
to not sell any intoxicating liquors
except upon prescription from a physi-
clan. and took il round. The first heat the
druggists refused to sign. But the next
round, one OF them surrendered and signed
away his liberty, and the ladies were en-
couraged. Matters were approaching a
crisis; something must be done. On Mon
day night the saloon keepers and druggists
held caucus and pledged themselves and
"bound themselves under a curse" that
they would eat and steep three days
and three nights before they
either with or without the expectation
of pay or reward, any Intoxicating liquors
whatsoever, to any person whomsoever for
any purpose. Or sell or give away any med
icine which had alcoholic spirits within its
composition. The consequence was, the
early risers who have not missed treating
their stomachs to a cocktail every morning
for twenty years, found their cocktails
knocked into cooked hat, the saloon doors
closed and the bars barred. They walked
about listless and sad. They could not
realize the situation, and as the
the suspense became painful. At It last when 1eel
it became known that no family distur-
bance" could be had for three days and
nights, they tried to be resigned, and even
cheerful. They "smole" a sickly smile and
triedto get of some rum jokes, but even to
themselves they sounded dry. All have
accepted the situation as general thing.
One "rooster" wouldn't give up, but sent
dispatch for jug, which came at his call, and
he now venerates the memory ofProf Morse,
and commends his sagacitv in anticipating
such state of affairs as this. One or two
physicians also can't appreciate extreme
measures. In the meantime negotiations
have been going on between the saloon men
and ladies. The saloon men propose to sell
out as cost, and quit, and the ladies accept
the proposition, provided they can raise
the funds. And right here they propose to
modify the "womens' movement and
coalesce with the men. While each lady
considers herselfa Joan of Arc, yet when it
comes to money they would like to have
the gentlemen along. But / believe, if the
men don't shell out without any IFS or ands
they will down on their hunkers and pray
it out of them.
A SENSATION
was created here on Monday last, by the
arrest of A. G. Carney, of Bloomfield on the
train going south over the L., N. A. & C.
r. R., by City Marshal Slocomb, upon
telegram from the sheriff of Green county.
The circumstances of his arrest, as related
by the officers who came after him are
these. For some time past, numerous
burglaries have been takingsplsce in and
near Bloomfield to the perpetrators of which
no clue could be found. Finally suspicion
fell upon several young men, residents OF
Bloomfield, one of whom, Richard Stropis,
was threatened with hanging if he did not
divulge. Becoming alarmed, he confessed to
having been a party to the robberies, and
gave the names of 4. G.. Carney, Walter Con-
ely, young Barker, Pitts, and Williams
as his associates IN crime. He said
they belonged to regularly organized
band, styling themselves " Modocs }"
that A. @. Carney, their leader, was
known by the band as captain Jack" that
they had seven degrees, the first of which
was chicken thieves. Each degree was CIV
en- as the members became proficient in
the preceding degree. They did not spare
their parents. but robbed all alike. Upon
this information young Gainey was arrested
and held to bail in the sum of $500 for
his appearance at court. His father
who is postmaster at Bloomfield
went on his bond, after which he en-
deavored to escape, and was arrested here,
as before stated. Keys were found in their
possession which would unlock any business
house door in the town. Also letters and
papers which prove the organization is not
confined to Bloomfield, but is widespread,
and that there was to be a grand council
held at the mouth of Red river
Louisiana, some time this spring. 1t is
thought Gainey was making his way
to the rendezvous when stopped here.
No reason can be given, nor excuse made
for the course of these young men, whose
ages range from sixteen 70 eighteen years.
Their parents are all well to- do and indulg-
ent to their children. Young Carney had
been attending the State University here,
was an apt scholar and highly esteemed by
his instructors. He was natural genius
and mechanic, and is thought to
have made the keys found with them, from
this fact. Young Comfy is the son of
DIR. Comfy, of Green county, man well
known for his integrity throughout the state.
1t was said he was very proud of his son and
had gotten him the appointment, through
Hon. ID. w. Voorhees,, cadet to West
Point from this district He has been at
West Point since last June, until a short
time ago. when he ran away, and is thought
to be making his way to the rendezvous at
the mouth of Red river. L.
THE STlLWELL SALE.