The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-11-02

aff1dayits and unsworn testimony of ex-con-
viets, discharged employees and former guards
who have voluntarily left the employ Of the
prison. are printed.--Sauk Center Herald
If the alleged crueties In the Minnesota
states prison are not exaggerated by more
than 30 per cent, there ought to be rigor-
Gus shaking up Of the prison ofhcials-Janes-
vile Argus.
The st. Paul Globe has been stirring
up the states prison authorities with sharp
stick this week, and If one-half of the
charges against Deputy Warden Frank II.
Lemon are true, he should be advised to look
out for another position. At any rate the
charges are too serious to be ignored. and
impartial investigation is Imperative
Glenwood Herald.
The st. Paul Globe Of Saturday last
contained a write up of state prison methods
at Saltwater that brings TO light many
things which if true cast serious reflection
upon the management of that institution. We
have no reason to doubt the truthfulness of
much that is reported in the o b e. For
years there has been complaints numerous
and violent regarding the brutal conduct Of
those in charge. A housekeeping in the in
stitution would doubtless add much to the
reputation of the states pen.-FairfaX Cres-
cent.
The St. Paul Globe is stirring up the
Saltwater prison officials with a red hot polk
err If one-half the acts of cruelty charged
by the G o b are true the prison officials
should be wearing stripes inside the prison
walls.-Wabasha Democrat.
According to the G b e, this man Lemon
has maltreated and abused inmates to an eX-
tent that seems almost increditable; GOV
ClOugh ,,hould not delay action in the pre-
misses. The prison board should convene ana
a thorough investigation begun and continued
until the guilt or innocence of the prison
officials is clearly established.-Martin Enter
prise
The St. Paul G b has been publishing
some very sensational charges against the
administration Of the state prison at Still
water, which, if true, or untrue should be
investigated That vigorous measures are
necessary at times to- maintain order, no one
can doubt when we consider the character
of the men the warden and his deputies have
to deal with. Unnecessary cruelty should not
Gals, they should be looked after BY
those in authority. Let the matter be
thoroughly sifted.-Dawson Sentinel.
The st. Paul Clio e is after the state
prison abuses and the state prison abusers
are after the G | O b e. Let US clean house
Fairfax Crescent
These big institutions, run by the govern
ment, are looked upon, in many instances as
spells for those sharp enough to obtain them;
Stir them up, and let's see how much good
is accomplished-Atwater Press.
| The ST. Paul G o b has started to shake
UP the state prison management and begins
with two pages in which it recounts alleged
cruelty to prisoners in the Saltwater prison
If such a condition as the G | o reports
Is true, the, officials should be swept out Of
made, it is due the state that a thorough
investigation be made and if the charges are
true wipe out the disgrace by discharging
all concerned. II they are not ture 1t is due
| the officers to have it known.-St. Peter Her
| aid.