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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30
COULD NOT EAT FOOD

Another prisoner said he could not eat the fat, greasy food as he had contagious disease. We found three prisoners in one cell; asked them when the bed clothes were washed. They ss<d they had not been cleaned in month. One boy about 16, white, said he had not been allowed to get out and get any exercise or fresh air. They seemed afraid to talk in front of the turnkeys Three told us they were not allowed to go out into the air because they refused to scrub and sweep up. They seem afraid to talk for fear they would be locked in cell if it were known they made any complaint. Two report ed Sheriff Batson had left instructions to let them out for an hour. but after the sheriff left the boys were locked up and did not get out The prison CTS need fresh air They need exer- else, and should be let out sometime every day for a little while, but many of them said they did not know why they were not allowed to get out IT prisoners are not given fresh air ana exercise, they will contract tubercu- losis in a short time under such sur roundings. The fat meat and food re- ceived there. without any exercise must, sooner or later, make them un- healthy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30
WE MAKE THE FOLLOWING
 SUGGESTIONS

1. Prisoners should not be required to assist in the cleaning of any of the Jail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30
WANTED TO PLEAD GUILTY

There were two boys in there arrested for stealing oranges from a freight car, while beating their way from Georgia to Alabama. One said he had never been off the farm before, the other had tried to get into the army and failed because he had a terrible disease. Both said: For Gods sake, let us out of here; let us plead guilty and be taken away" Both looked like they had already contracted tuberculosis. Can't Uncle Sam, with all his wealth, do something to change this condition in our midst? These prisoners are men and women, and boys; they are human beings entitled to wholesome food. fresh air and sunshine, and to sufficient exercise to retain their health. The United States government should see that their prisoners get these. They should also see that they are allowed reasonable privileges. We think that things are happening at the jail that Sheriff Batson would not allow if he knew it, but the jail itself is wrong, and many reforms are necessary. The government pays 40 cents a day for the care of prisoners to the sheriff of Jefferson county. We do not think that over 10 or 12 cents IS spent for the food per prisoner. We think that if prisoner Is unable to eat the regular food he should be given something that ha
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30

other than the care of their own cells oc- cupied by them.
 2. Prisoners should have some fixed hour each day for exercise and fresh air.
 3. Prisoners should have fixed bathing periods and be furnished some kind of soap ana towels for drying afterward.
 4 Prisoners should have facilities and opportunity for washing their own clothes
 ). Prisoners should have a variety of food, that s dietary change and the feeding periods should not be nearer than say 7:15 and D. m.. or about 10 hours apart. Two meals day are sufficient for a man in confinement if properly arranged and varied.
 6. There should be no petit abuses by prison mock trials. arbitrary rules made by prison stevedores, etc. No penalties for sending in or out messages. In no in- stance should other prisoners be put in position of authority over a prisoner. How could you punish a prisoner who faces a life sentence in state case for abuse of a federal prisoner? Therefore, all persons exercising authority over prisoner should be some person who can he held accountable for the abuse of that au- thcrity.
 [. Reasonable visits by relatives or oth- CTS interested in prisoners, particularly before trial. should be allowed. Especially is this true when relatives from dis tance come to see prisoners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30
RELATIVES REFUSED ADMISSION

Some claim they could not get a letter mailed or message delivered unless they paid to have it done. Relatives are re- fused admission to talk to them, many said At the time we visited the jail, there was more or less water standing in puddles in the railways between the cells. This should be mopped up and not allowed to stand on the concrete floors. There are many broken windows in the building. Even if men al \risoners they are hu- man, and should be treated like human beings. Some prisoners said they would rather plead guilty, even if innocent in order to get out of that jail. It is abso- lutely barbarous that human beings should be confined under such surround ings. Because a person is in jail is not proof that he is guilty, and he is pre- sumed innocent until proven guilty. or course you can't believe everything that the prisoners say, but the government should provide an inspector whose duty it would be to keep close watch on the conditions surrounding the prisoners and make regular reports concerning same. What hope is there for a boy, the first time in jail, in such surroundings, de- prived of fresh air, exercise, locked up in g. cell, cowed, and forlorn, associating with hardened criminals, treated as If he had been condemned already?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30
copyright BY KALEM COMPANY

ridor. followed by Madame Sutro and Mona. 1t
was evident that the raid already in
progress.
Slatern turned swiftly TO Madame Sutro, and
she met his mute question with nod.
Everything has been cleared away" she
said II took care of that-as heard
the girls story"
Slatern sprang through hidden door, pulling
Mona after him. and shutting the concealed door,
just the sounds from the front of the building
showed that Madame Sutro had admitted the
presume BILE officers of the law After a reasona BILE
length of time Slatern returned to ascertain il
the officers had gone. In few moments he
back at Monas side.
They have gone" he said, "And I rather
fancy that your friend Carson. is almost
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30

fresh cigar with chuckle. At that moment
building, to be smothered the next instant.
Slatern threw away his match with CURSE
but Mona pretended to be unconscious of any
thing out of the ordinary, although she was
straining her ears in the hope Of repetition OF
the cry. 1t had come apparently from room be-
low, and there doubt that rough hand
had silenced the month from which il had burst.
Was it the same woman who had called in vain
from the covered taxi-cab? She that Slatern
watching her coyertly out of the corner of
his eye, and tried to smile.
Shall we be going back?" she asked. "Or
shall | leave from this house?"
"Oh, the coast is clear enough now" said
Slatern rather absently. He led the way back
through the tunnel and again into the Beauty
Parlors. Madame Sutro pinning on her hat,
evidently preparing to go out for dinner. Except
for the splintered street door, there sign
of the raid" which had threatened to disturb
the serenity of the place, and the liberty of its
occupants.
Il think under Obligations to Miss
Jenkins" said Slateru, giving Mona the name she
had offered TO Madame Sutro, What do you
think your services are worth to us?" he asked,
plugging his hand into his pocket.
The girl made gesture of protest.
Not dollar told you l was not doing II
for money--hut to get back at Carson, rather
think he will be sorry before he is through
Slatern granted Have il your way. But
Just the same l not to forget favor.
Suppose you call at my office in the morning? 1t
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30

She right When she called on the po-
ltical boss next day he plainly much taken
not only with the cleverness of his visitor but
with her charms, and made it clear that he con-
sidered himself much the gamer and Carson the
loser by her change of masters
"You can be of much help to me-" he went on.
Carson"
why should do that7" asked Mona
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30

he said emphaticaly Suppose that something
goes wrong"
But nothing is going wrong!" protested
Mona She brought out an envelope from her
hand bag. and busted few grains of whitish
powder onto Carson's desk "Oh, you needn't be
afraid OF that" she laughed. That is nothing
morrow at the Sutro place-with this substitute
for haladronel"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30

is just possible that we can
he Of mutual benefit TO each
other"
I'm come" promised
Mona, as Slatern led the
way to the street door. She
smiled a farewell, and made
her way down the steps and
10 the street, conscious that
Slatern and Madame Sutro
were staring after her.
Mary and Carson were
anxiously waiting for her
when she reached her apart
ment. The two listened in
amazement as she told Of
the exciting events that had
marked her introduction to
MAZDA me Sutro, and of the
success which had so far
attended her efforts as
amateur detective.
II am 10 see Slatern In
the. morning" she finished.
II have an idea that he is
going to suggest that ! enter
his employ in the same ca
pacity in which he thinks |
worked for you, Mr.. Car
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-30

ELP. HELPF
Such c~r Is associate with
a gloomy alley, or dark country
lane at midnight. To connect it
with taxicab IN a crowded city
street in broad daylight requires
an elastic ina giua'ion but 10 the
two young women. who had heard
the smothcrcd cry, Il was both
very real aud very poignant. For
a moment they stood. dumb with
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09
NOTICE.

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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09

the side of her husband, who pre-
ceeded her just little over three
months. The services were beautiful
and impressive. They were carried
out just as those were when the hus-
band was laid away. DR.. G. A. Ca
hoon of Mankato preached the funeral
sermon and the music was furnished
by a male quartette. Rev. ]. G..
Olmsted sang as solo, an old hymn,
the words of which Mrs. John had re-
peated often during her Illness. The
floral tributes were beautiful and
were silent tribute to one whom
everyone loved Mrs. John was a
beautiful character. Her sweet life
and her trust in the Master will always
be a benediction to her children and
pleasant memory to her host OF
friends She had always been faith
full worker in the church and her home
was one known for it's hospitality.
Of her can be truly said, "A good
woman has gone to, her reward"
She leaves five children and eight
grandchildren to mourn her loss. The
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09
June 9-16-23.
CITATION FOR HEARING ON PETIT
TON FOR TERMINATION
OF DESCENT OF LAND.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County Of
Blue Earth in Probate Court:
In the Matter of the Estate of Chirles
Johnson Descedent:
The State of Minnesota to all per-
sons interested in the determination
of the descent of the real estate OF
said decedent: The petition OF Henry
Swanson having been filed in this
court, representing that said decedent
died more than five years prior to the
filing thereof, leaving certain real es-
tate in said petition described, and
that no will of decedent has been
proved nor administration Of his es-
tate granted in this state, and pray
ing that the descent of said real estate
be determined by this court;
Therefore You, and Each Of You,
are hereby cited and required to show
cause, if any you have, before this
court at the Probate Court Room in
the Court House in the City of Man
kato in the County of Blue Earth
State of Minnesota on the LIST day of
July 1916, ten O'Clock a. M, why
said petition should not be granted.
Witness the judge of said court. and
the seal thereof, this 7th day Of June,
1916
probate Court SeaD
EVAN HUGHES,
Probate Judge
Thos. Hughes,
Attorney for Petitioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09
Mapleton

From Wednesdays Dal~-
Mr.. and Mrs. Manfred Bebedict of
Good Thunder were Mapleton callers
yesterday
A short time ago eight cans of pike
from the state fisheries were put into
Lura Lake.
Mapleton is represented in the nor
NAL graduating class by Amy Morris
and Veronica Burns.
Lester Fowler moved to his farm
east OF town Monday.
Mrs. Tom Howieson was called to
Minnesota Lake again Monday to as
sist in the care of Mrs Walter Griggs,
who is still very sick.
E. J. Church went to Lake Crystal
Tuesday to visit his sister. Mrs. Nit
Ichell, who is not very well.
The Mapleton young ladies, who
Ihave been teaching away from home
have returned for the summer vaca-
tion The following are the young Ia
dies: Dora Tenney, Grace Tenney, Elsie
Pagenkopf, Frances and Verona Pa
gel, Florence Hanna, Maude Bowen,
Hazel Johnston.
Miss Gladys Young returned from
Spring Valley for the Medo picnic.
Howard Tenney, United States mail
agent of the Northern Pacific railway
postoffice, is at home enjoying a va
cation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09
OBITUARY OF MRS. JOHN.

Mrs. Harriet Hartman John was
born in Catawissa, Pa, January 9,
1885, where she grew to womanhood.
On February 16, 1854, she was married
10 Nelson P. John and they made their
home in Pennsylvania until the spring
Of 1878, when they came to Blue
Earth county with their family. Since
that time they have lived in Lake
Crystal and Garden City, where they
have a host of friends. About six
weeks ago Mrs. John went to Min
neapolis to visit her daughter. Mrs. N.
A. Weld and was taken i'll while there.
Although everything was done for
her.. she passed away the night of
June 1. Her body was brought to
the home of her son, G. w. John, in
Garden City, where the funeral ser
vices were held Saturday afternoon at
two o'clock. She was laid. ito rest by
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09
GRADUATES At AMBOY
HANDED THE DIPLOMAS
Exercises We're Held in That
Village; An Address BY
DR.. Martin
cor, Tuesdays Daily.

The. commencement program of
the Amboy high school was held at
the Presbyterian church on Friday
night. The church was crowded to
its capacity and all We're well pleased
with the exercises. The following
program was carried out:
Invocation .......... Elder Ferris
Selection might in June" .......
GIFTS Glee CLUB
Salutatory, keys to Success" -.
..................O Olga Peterson
Glass Prophecy Celia Scherer
Address, Things That Win" .....
northumberland DIR. D. B. Martin
Selection, Summer Sea" .......
northumberland Girls Glee Club
Valedictoy, 1.-THE Price of Success"
Observation-Disclosures. Edwin Olson
Glass Will ........ Arnold Schway
Presentation of Diplomas .........
....... Superintendent Anderson
Benediction 49,. Elder Jones
Miss Edna Day went to st. Paul
Monday to attend summer school
Miss Bessie Briggs of Milaca,
has been spending the past week
with relatives and friends She de-
parted Monday for Austin to attend
summer school for six weeks.
The seniors of the Amboy high
school will give "a popular ball at the
opera house on June p. A good time
is anticipated.
There was a shower given at the
home of Mrs. Charles Marks We'd
nesday afternoon in honor of Miss
Morgan, one of Amboy's popular
teachers.
Farmers are still planting corn,
but find the ground very wet.
Many old settlers from this vicin-
ity will go to the picnic at Mapleton
June 49,
If the several town boards knew
that they are responsible for dam
ages for all accidents on account of
bad roads, they would put forth bet
ter efforts to have some of the mud
holes filled in.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09

land, in the vicinity of the Orknery
islands. There is little hope now that
either Lord Kitchener or any of his
staff was saved.
Lord Kitchener. it is thought, was
on his way to the naval base of the
British high sea fleet, his intention be-
ing to review the fleet after the great
battle on the North sea. AS minister
of war, Lord Kitchener was respon-
sible for the defense of England in
case OF any invasion. The Hampshire
was cruiser of the Argule type, and
carried a complement of 655 officers
and men.
Lord Kitchener has long been re-
garded as the foremost military man
of England He was born on September
p, 1850, at Gunsborough Villa, near
Ballylongford, Kerry, ireland. After
an education at the Royal Military
academy, Woolwich. he entered the
army as lieutenant OF royal engineers
in 1871.
CONSERVATION In London.
London, Eng, June 6.-Consterna-
ton and amaZement have seized up
on the British public at the an
nouncement of the death of Lord Kit
chener and his staff in the sinking Of
the cruiser Hampshire. It is be-
lieved that the house of commons
will address a sharp query to the
government. asking how it could
happen that the cruiser bearing the
minister of war and his staff could
be allowed to strike a mine or be
torpedoed by, the enemy. The ques-
ton will be asked whether the YES
sci was provided with an escort.
No Evidence of Disaster.
London, Eng, June 6.-Searching
parties along the north coast of Scot
land, and in the Orkeneys, have been
able thus far to find no other evil
dence of the disaster to the Hamp-
shire than the bodies of several
drowned sailors and one overturned
boat.
1t is understood that the Hamp-
shire was on her way to the Russian
coast, it being the intention of Lord
Kitchener to hold conference with
the heads of the Russian government
at Petrograd.
Accompanying Lord Kitchener as
his staff were Hugh James Obeirne,
former councillor fer the British en-
bassy at Petrograd and former min
lister to Sofia; 0. A. Fitzgerald, Lord
Kitchener's private military secre-
tary, Brigadier General Ellershaw,
and Sir Frederick Donaldson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09
kerns
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Rev. George Brown gave an address
about the Armenians Sunday morning
and an offering was taken to send
away for their benefit.
The Christian EndeavOr society will
give ain ice cream social Friday even
ing at the home of Pearl Parsons.
Everyone is invited to attend the So
cial and have a good time. The
Christian Endeavor society hopes to
make quite bit at this social.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson and
Chester Purrier drove to Mankato last
Wednesday evening and attended the
high school play at the opera house.
Rev. George Brown and wife and
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09
Deadlock at Verdun.

London, June 7.-Since the repulse
of two German infantry attacks be-
tween Fort Vaux and Damloup Mon
day night, the fighting in the Verdun
region has again developed into artil-
lery duels with the Fort Vaux-Dam-
loup sector the center of the greatest
violence. No material gains for either
side are reported
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09
BUY A FARM

In the Great Plaza Country, on the 500
Line. so miles southwest Of Minot, N.
D. Lay of land perfect, rich soil, good
water, one crop equals price of land,
SIS to $50 per acre. List free. Address
G. F. Carlson, Plaza, No. Oak.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09

STATE OF MINNESOTA County of
Blue Earth District Court Sixth
Judicial District.
A A. Gaylord, Plaintiff, VS.. Clarence
E. Todd, George F. Gund, also all
other persons unknown claiming
any right, title, estate, interest or
lien in the real estate described in
the complaint herein, Defendants.
NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS.
Notice is hereby given that an ac-
ton has been commenced in this
Court by the above named plaintiff
against the above named defendants,
the object of which is to obtain a
judgment that said plaintiff is the
owner in fee of the following de-
scribed real estate, and that said de-
PENDANTS and each of them, have no
estate, or interest therein, or lien
thereon
The said property being situated IN
the said County of Blue Earth, and
State of Minnesota and described as
follows, to-wit:
The North thirty acres IN 80 A.
of the Northeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter (NEA of NEA)
of Section Thirty 600 in Township
One hundred seven 400 North of
Range Twenty-six (26) West, ac-
cording to the government survey
thereof
BENJAMIN TAYLOR,
Attorney for Plaintiff,
POI Odd Fellows Block,
MankatO Minnesota.
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Lansing Desires Explanation.

Washington, June Secretary
Lansing said that he had cabled Am
bassador Gerard at Berlin asking
whether he had given out interviews
on the subject of peace which recent
ly have been credited to him by news
papers in Germany and sent to this
ountry in press dispatches.
London, Eng. June 6.-Lord Horatio
Herbert Kitchener, the British min
lister of war, is believed to have been
drowned, when the cruiser Hemp
shire. either struck mine or was
torpedOed off the north coast of Scot
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June 2-9-16.

June Z-J-l0.
STATE OF MINNESOTA County of
Blue Earth District Court Sixth
Judicial District.
A. A. Gaylord, Plaintiff, VS.. Clarence
f. Todd, George F. Gund, also all
other persons unknown claiming
any right, title, estate, interest or
lien in the real estate described in
the complaint herein, Defendants.
SUMMONS.
The State of Minnesota to the Above
Named Defendants:
You and each OF you, are hereby
summoned and required to answer the
complaint of the plaintiff in the above
entitled action, which complaint is on
file with the Clerk of the above
named Court, and to serve copy of
your answer to the said complaint
upon Benjamin Taylor, attorney for
the above named plaintiff, at his Of
fee, Suite gel, Odd Fellows Block, in
the City of Mankato, in the County of
Blue Earth and State of Minnesota,
within twenty coo days after the
service of this summons upon you,
exclusive of the day of such service,
and if you fail % answer the said
complaint within he time aforesaid,
the plaintiff in is actiOn will apply
to the Court for lief demanded
in the complaint Ii, Il.
Dated this 18th day of May, 1916.
BENJAMIN TAYLOR,
Attorney for Plaintiff,
POI Odd Fellows Block,
Mankato, Minnesota.