The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-07-29
Condensed General News.
THE NORTHFIELD ROBBERS

An Organized Effort Being Made to Secure
the lsrle ,se of the Youngsr Hoys Now In
Stlwat,r.
Nearly ten years ago the Younger and
James brothers bandits from Missouri
made a descent upon the bank at Norrhheld,
MINI. for the purpose of robbing IT. They
killed the cashier, secured a small sum OF
money and fed, after several of their num-
ber had been shot dead by the citizens Pur-
suit was given to them, and after thrilling
encounter tho Younger boys were caught at
Madelia. brought back to Northheld. tried.
and sentenced to the Saltwater penitentiary
for life. Since then strong efforts
have been made to secure their pardon A
young professional man now in Minneapolis,
and who is entirely familiar with the work
ingS OF the saltwater prison, Is authority Tor
the statement that ex-GOv. Marshall has IN
terested himself in u movement to secure
the release OF the Younger brothers from
saltwater. The young man who states this Ia
personal friend OF the Youngers, who have
made him n confidan-. In letters written by
the Youngers they tell o. the progress OF the
movements in their behalf. They are quite
enthusiastic over the prospects lG is
claimed that Gov. Marshalls recent visit
to Missouri was in the interests of the
Youngers 1t is said that the governor
found u large number of the leading people
of that state in favor OF tho pardon of
these men. and that the petition for
their release ;, has be- been s,ass signed 1S, BY
Bronaughs of the Tebo coal mine, are so
very anxious for the release Of the Youngers
that they have offered to give heavy bonds
that the men will become good cltizeaa
Several large ranch owners in Texas and
California, as we'll as in Missouri. have slgn-
fed their desire to place these men In lucra-
tive positions upon their discharge from the
penitentiary. 1t is understood that the en-
tire membership of the coming Missouri leg
islature will sign the petition, and that
Sheriff Barton and ex-Gov. Marshall will so
further the interests in this direction that a
very strong pressure will be brought to bear
upon the governor for their release at the
proper time. Much is being claimed for the
prisoners on account of their good behavior
in the penitentiary, and 1t has been asserted
that Warden Reed and his subordinates con-
cur in the endorsements which they have re-
ceived
WHAT WARDEN REED SAYS
Warden Reed, on being interviewed at
Saltwater last night on this proposed par
don, said:
have had nothing to do directly or indirectly
with any movement looking toward the pardon
OF the Younger brothers. EX-Gov. MARSHALL has
had two or three conversations with me about
the matter, apparently only for the purpose OF
ascertaining what their conduct had been dur
ing LHelT L VI souA1 tiihC psaSu
Gov. Marshall seems to have been communicated
with by friends at his old home in Missouri, and
also by friends Of the Younger brothers, in ref
erence to securing pardon when the boys shall
have served ten years. Marshall recently took q
trip to Missouri, and before his departure called
upon me and asked with reference to their con-
duct. l simply told him their conduct had been
first-cass When Marshall came back he called
upon me again. This July 5. He said he
had seen the governor of Missouri and many
other prominent officials and men Of that state,
"A hot fbara nj m nnt hnr
in favor Of pardoning the boys. Marshall
thought that bond Of one million
dollars would be put up II asked
for, conditioned that tho Youngers would
II pardoned remain in Missouri and forever Keen
the peace. Mxrshall stated further that Gen.
Slbley, Gen. Johnson. and several other as
prominent men of st. Paul had expressed them
selves in favor of a pardon for the Youngcrs
after they shall have served ten years. The
years some time in the coming November. Gov
Marshall gave me to understand that when that
time arrived there would be 4 direct effort made
to secure their pardon All the talk so far seems
to be merely preliminary to the coming move
ment, no paper being in circulation asking for
the pardon. | never allow .nyself to take any
part in the pal don Of cOnVicts, and all am ever
asked to do is to furnish to Gov Hubbard q cor
titicate OF what the conduct of a convict has
been whose pardon is contemplated. Gov. Hub
bard has never passed a word with me about the
Younger brothers, and have no means OF know
ing what he thinks about the matter.
Gov. Marshall confirms these statements as
to the efforts to be made to secure the re-
lease OF the Youngers at the expiration OF
their ten years service.