The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-21
PETTIS DRY o co.
COUNCILMAN Golfer CAUGHT.
His Saloon Does a Rushing Sunday Bus
mess, but the Police Surprise Him.

Councilman George r. Golfer, who WINS
q saloon at No. 139 Virginia avenue, was
arrested last night about s o'clock by Ser
geant Barlow and patrolman Sutcliffe on a
charge Of selling liquor on Sunday. At yes
terday mornings roll call orders were given
10 the patrolmen to continue their strict
watch on the saloons. Shortly afterwards
patrolman Sutcllffe sauntered past Golfers
saloon and saw things that led him TO be-
lieve tina Golfer was open and doing a good
business. On several occasions he attempt
ed to get in, but without success. He con-
tinued his observations during the day with
about the same result. Golfer seemed 70
be doing business, but he was doing it SO
quietly and trickily that detection in the
daytime was impossible. At last nights roll
call patrolman Sutcliffe made a report of
the matter TO Superintendent Powell. who
ordered Sutcliffe to remain around the po-
lice station for a short time, until the dusk
OF the night was sufficient to hide the
identity of any officer shortly, after z
O'Clock Sergeant Barlow and patrolman SUIT
cliffe were ordered to keep a close watch on
Golfers saloon. They -strolled down the
avenue past the front door, but the blinds
were closed and they could not see within.
Tn officers then made their way to the
rear entrance of the saloon. The door
there has a large glass In IL, but this was
covered with a blind. However, the officers
could see a light burning family in the
saloon: After a short time sd1seu they ~ SAN NV the
pearance Of a man, who quickly made his
escape on seeing the officers. Tn officers
then moved towards the door. Both wore
mackintoShes, which effectually concealed
their informs, and had covered their hats
as TO allay any suspicion in that regard.
Finally, the officers heard some one NOV
ing about I'm the saloon and Sergeant Bar
low knocked on the door. The blind was
face into view as he looked TO see who was
applying for admission. He did not recog,,
NE tne omceTs anu uhlockea anu ppened
his partner would be discovered, forcibly
pushed the door open and stepped inside,
one customer standing at the bar with a
glass OF beer half disposed of. He tried to
hide 1t. but then seeing the attempt, was
useless lifted the glass to his lips and drank
u at a single gulp.
The erect on Councilman Golfer was pc
he stepped over the threshold and smiled
as he said, How are you, ~Sergeant?' Ser
geant Barlow smiled blandly in 4 return h and
ness?' at which Golfer laughed and said
nothing. The officers then subpoenaed the
F1ood. Councilman Golfer did not need to
be Informed that he was under arrest, but
told the officers to Wais sc until me lof fSsn ms fs
the police station. This he was allowed 10
do. and soon after was on his way TO the
was slated on a charge of selling liquor on
Sunday. Later he was bailed out by
friends
sunday Drinks for the R~aiIroaders
The police had been informed on several
occasions that John Horan's saloon. No.
S4 West Washington street. opened from
5 TO 6 O'Clock every Sunday morning to ac-
commodate the employees of the p. & e.
and l., D. e w. railroads who work in the
vicinity and who quit work about that
time. Yesterday morning patrolmen Ceinar
and Sullivan. dressed in the style OF rail-
readers. went 20 the saloon and easily
gained admission. They found bartender
James Dwyer distributing drinks TO a large
crowd present. Dwyer was romp ar
rested on a charge of selling liquor on Sun