The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-11-29
IN LIMBO AT LAST.
The Younger Brofhc~s May Now Le.rn
How 10 Make an Honest Living

Court did not meet this morning till o
o'clock, but long before that hour the room
was filled with anxious spectators awaitingl
the arraignment of the prisoners, while
watched for the approach of the pro-
cessiOn from the Jail to the court
room. The three brothers were
made ready for appearance in court, the
shackles from their feet removed, and the
three handeuffed together, Cole i'm the mid
die, Bob upon the right, and Jim upon the
left. Sheriff Barton and two deputies, the
guard of men armed with needle-guns, and
the aunt and sister of the prisoners made up,
the escort the boys stepping off buoyantly
and chatting rs they marched. The
courtroom was reached by the back-stairs
while the crowd rushed in at the
front door. The prisoners took seats near
the judges bench, Mrs. Twyman and
Miss Younger at their side. The ladies were
heavily yelled, but one could not but mark
the striking resemblance between the sister
and Jim, and the very distinct traces of fam
lily features alike in the face of Cole, the
older of the brothers The boys looked well
they were neatly dressed, and were cool
and collected, betraying no nervousness.
Bob smiled serenely as he turned to make
remark to Cole, at which the bald
headed brother seemed somewhat
amused. Jim deferred to Cole, as
usual, and chstted now and then with
MIS- ivy wiz sat iAOASCil
with Jim's black felt hat Upon Miss
Youngers face there was no other express
sion than of unutterable sadness and, with
the exception of but now and then glance
. at her three brothers, she seemed oblivious
to what was about her. and taken up with
her own thoughts. Court was called, ts
order, Sheriff Barton ordered the crowd to
find seats asd Mr. Baxter, advancing to the
judges stand, holding in bis hand the three
indictments, said:
The state calls for the arraignment OF
Thomas Coleman Younger, james Younger
and Robert Younger upon indictment No. l,
found against them on the 18th inst, for the
murder of Joseph Lee Hey wood"
1.-The prisoners are in court and prepared
to plead said Mr. Rutledge, rising from his
seat and advancing.
@ suppose the irons should be removed
remarked Mr.. Baxter.
I'VE waive that ceremony, we waive it,
said Mr.. Bachelor. at is only ceremony,
and not essential" and he advanced and
spoke to Mrs. Twyman and Miss Younger.
The prisoners remained implacable with no
change in expression, and only one or two
nervous movements of the hands upon the
part of Cole. Then the counsel for the de-
tense and the prosecuting attorney entered
into consultation fer few moments at the
conclusion of which the irons from the
wrists of the prisoners were removed. Il
the court.
81 call for the arraignment of Thomas
Coleman Younger. said Mr.. Baxter.
Cole rose slowly, walked coolly to posi-
ton directly in front Of the judge and near
to Mr.. Baxter the two looking each other
hind his back. and then fell neryously at his
side.
You are called TO plead to indictment No.
l." said Mr.. Baxter You understand
which one that is? For the murder of Hey
wood"
eyes, plead guilty." he said. 1t was
uttered in low, but distinct tone of voice
and was not heard beyond the railing in
closing the part of the court room set apart
for the use of the attorneys. The court
moved his hand and Cole marched coolly
back to his seat and settled in his chsir.
while an expression of satisfaction and re-
lief swept over his face. Then came Jim,
and the same scene was gone through with,
and lastly, Bob. more cool and Indifferent
than ever. All pleaded guilty to the in
dictment for the murder of Haywood.
The court-"Have you anything to say
any reason why sentence should not be pro-
nounced?" asked the court.
The three brothers simultaneously shook
their heads and responded indistinctly
mol"
Not one of you?" again asked the court
addressing Cole.
Nothing" was the response.
1T becomes my duty, then" said Judge
Lord, Ito pass sentence upon you. have
no words of comfort for you, nor desire TO
reproach or deride you. While the law
leaves you life, all its pleasures, all its hopes
all its joys are gone out from you, and all
that is left is the empty she'll. | sentence |
YOU, Thomas Coleman Younger, to be con-
fined in the state prison at hard labor to the |
end of your natural life; and you, James |
Younger, that you be confined in the state |
prison at hard labor to the end of your |
natural life; and you, Robert younger, that |
you be confined in the state prison TO the |
end of your natural life"
The sentence was received by the three |
brothers without a movement of muscle |
or change of expression. When Judge Lord |
had finished they turned and took their |
seats while an expression OF satisfaction |
and relief swept over their faces. Jim SIT !
next his sister, modest and rather hand (
some young woman, who during all these
proceedings had sat with sorrow depicted |
upon her face, and occupied with her Own
thoughts. He leaned over to comforther,
and she burst into tears, dropping her head
on his shoulders, while the only arm at
liberty was thrown about her with rarest
gentleness to support her. He made some
remarks to Mrs Twyman, who too, had
given way 10 her feelings, but there was no
expression of giving way upoa the faces OF
the three murderers. The handouts had
meantime been affixed, ard the brothers
were led away. while Mess. Batchelder and
Rutledge advanced and give TO the weeping
women the support theyso much needed.
The prisoners will Be removed to Still
water as soon as possible.
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