The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-08-28
OF CRUSADERS
TWO HUNDRED CALL ON TIE WEST
INDIANAPOLIS COUNCIL.
~ TOIin Promises that 1t
Shall BE Done.

The feeling against the gambling institu-
tions and saloons that violated the law in
West Indianapolis. which heretofore has
been expressed in quiet conversation
among the residents there, eliminated last
night in the appearance of two hundred
people. headed by the three leading min
listers. before the Council. which was in
session at Spencer's Opera House. The
delegation presented the following resolu-
ton:
1--WE. the undersigned citizens Of West
Indianapolis, having at heart the sacred
ness of our homes. the future welfare of
our children and the good name OF our
city, and observing on every hand the
open and fragrant violations of the law in
regard to saloons ana gambling institu-
tons. do hereby petition and pray you
gentlemen. who are our representatives Of
the law. to take immediate steps to en-
force the law on these places of lawless-
ness"
The movement for the meeting before the
Council last night began in the
churches last Sunday morning, when
the pastors announced that the
above petition was being circulated for
signers and asked that the members of
their congregations assemble at the opera
house on Monday night to press the matter.
The usual hour for converting the Council
is 1880 o'clock, and when Mayor Tolin,
Marshal Perry and the members Of the
Council gathered in the hall last night at
that time they found the two hundred cit
liens there. After the contract to cement
the sidewalks Of Oliver avenue, from the
river TO Harding street. had been awarded
TO Charles Schwert, who bid 81 cents a
lineal foot, and the bonds of A. b. Wood
and Noah Warner, newly-appointed deputy
told those present that he was ready for
any C business that they m1ght present tEe F,rS =;
II, Sunen' Iormsrly pastor Oh o n rl Isl
Oliver avenue, presented the petition.
This petition" said he, rs signed by
seventy OF the best citizens OF West lndi-
annapolis. Though we may represent a
minority of the population. yet We are en-
titled to some consideration. You were
elected on a platform that was emphatlcals
ly opposed to permitting any violations or
the law, especially in the cases OF the sa-
looms and the. gambling hens. You TOOK
your office under oath that you would see
that the law was obeyed. But have you?
The answer is plainly seen by our presence
love Of a home, a family circle, a neigh
borhood and a city that IS not furnished
by the presence OF a gambling he'll at the
very gates of the city referring TO Gus
Rahke's house at the Kentucky-avenue
bridge on River avenue) is what brought
us here. We have confidence in you;
Most of YOU have wives and children and
YOU can easily place yourselves in our po-
sition. Gentlemen, L pray that you DO
something to root the evil out OF this city.
Mr.. Cullen was loudly applauded, after
which there were calls for Rev. robert
Earring, the young but earnest pastor OF
the First Methodist Church. In responding
he said: Some may think That l am too
young to make a speech on this occasion,
because the young, as a rule, are too nasty
and imprudent, but L firmly believe that
some enthusiasm is needed here. L and the
others do not come here 70 pick at you
and find fault. We come here simply as
men asking for what is due us. Mr.; Cullen
said in his remarks that probably this num-
Der represents the minority of the popula-
ton. 1 deny it. do not count actual
numbers. but say hat one man here is
worth a dozen who may be found lOlling
over a bar in a saloon with a beer glass IN
his hand, or a man who is gambling away
his money and soul in the gambling resort.
I have heard il said that it is impossible
to catch the offenders. Why, look at IN
dianhpolis. With it's large buildings and in
tricate passages, the police have. driven them
from that city's confines, and the gamblers
came on a run to this city. Ii was the
run until they were past our limits and
away from our presence and slgat. am
with Mr.. Cullen in the statement that we
are not assembled here as fault-lnderS, put
simply to impress you that we are with you
in any movement that you may make
Rev. Mr.. Earring was also cheered and
Rev. A. l. Bennett, pastor OF the 1rlnIty
ceived. In a manner that appealed to the
hearts of ali he showed HI such action
was absolutely needed II west lnalanap9ls
asked that immediate steps be, taken 10
prevent the lawlessness. In closing ne
eve have faith in you. We have just as
competent men over here as there are IN
india All that W WE nee Me to oS drive cue out the evil
pest from our land, but all that IS now re-
qulred is a little display of energy ni1gg ga ana v aG-
Gentlemen, we have faith in YOU
Rev. c. l. DOYLE; pastor OF the Baptist
tive church worker, followed in remarks on
the same line as the above. Inc reniarAS
OF San tie cpo5mnTpared With those Of A. j. Bailey,
who followed. Mr.. Bailey, up to the last
! campaign. was an active Prohibitionist, but
when Thomas Perry, the present marsnal,
was nominated he threw, all his influence
for him. Mr.. Bailey said IN part: am
YOUR attention to the bad effects os having
an 'open' city on the value or real estate.
Across the street 1r saIoo Tne one noi of those
that does a land-Office business on sunday
and after IL o'clock at nights: some time
eTtv for leo. but to-day he cannot get
$3.50 for it. During the campaign q. num-
Der of my Prohibitionist friends said they
Perry, and now tonight l want 10 KICK
Mr.; Perm bGy;gb I 90 be aGf pe o9ee'ss back. Nh.
Perry. you especially, and Mayor Toiin, are
the ones who are responsible, for this. TO
Won we lOOh lOI 81 Ch1AAEt hH1 - ~ - =
| give us this we would like to see the Offices
vacated" q,
/ He readily responded in a manner that
made him stronger with the people. He
| said: Gentlemen, l am glad to meet you.
/ cannot but say that all that has been said
is true. 1t is just as you say. The law has
been violated in q number OF places, but
up to recently our police force has been
very small. there being but two officers to
natrol a city with a large area. We have
added two more officers and viii see that
the laws are obeyed in the future
There were loud cries for Marshal Perry,
but that individual mad the "sulks' and re-
fused TO talk. The following resolution,
signed by the six councilmen, was adopted
on motion of Councilman Mccain:
"That the petition, with the signatures,
be spread upon the minutes as an evidence
of good faith on our part to see that the
law is obeyed."
ON the adoption of the motion. those
present cheered wildly for several minutes
and the Council adjourned. Mayor TOlin
gave written instructions to Marshal Perry,
as the two were leaving the hall. to make
raids on the gambling houses as soon as
che two new deputy marshals are sworn in.