-r ••:. MOWER COUNTY NEWS, AUSTIN, MINN. Thursday, Sept. 8,192f. Page Four has every clearly and ably stated the not have the law administer anything "After all the greatest asset that a torney Baudler stated that he found counsel, and for your friends. It is to Mower County News MICKIE SAYS situation. These are grave crimes. man can have is the kindly feeling of no reason in the arguments in the me, but I feel that under the laws of inhuman but I believe in adqeuate Society, when it places a man in a "The County Paper" punishment. Since the individual is his fellowmen in his community. It plea of Attorney fright which would .this state my duty is clear. It is the position of trust, confidential trust, may not aid him in this case, but nevertheless justify the commutation of Thomson's judgment of the court that for the Published every Monday and Thursday, dependent upon society and society \p N* uv*t vyaVa OOR PWfcR has-a right perhaps to demand more at Austin, Minnesota sentence and made a plea for a maximum is more important than the individual, thousands of people arq sor* crime of grand larceny in the first -ruts«3 T\MO \N&NS Nfc VOV4 of him than of ordinary men. It can ROE AND GANNON, Publishers rowing because of the action .which is sentence. 18' Attorney Wright degree, of which you have been convicted the fate of the individual must yield r5UOV4 OS 'KC VHt'u, ^PWE-| defend itself better against the lawbreaker HAROLD M. OLSON, City Editor. then brought up the fact that Thomson's to the best interests of society. necessarily being taken here today, upon your plea of guilty, you OS AYW KWEVM^ who uses open force than it farms and other property, appraised "If Mr. Thomson is punished adequately because of their kindly feeling for shall be punished by confinement at QOfcN&S ^6*?. VM&N PAN V)P VER can against one who abuses a trust. this young man for whom they have at more than a million dollars, hard labor in the state penitentiary in this case, he will not get NCR PAPER VMUtVJ rCS DOS \MVtU[ouf "It is a grave crime from its nature had been turned back to the Geo. anything that is not due him. There such high respect. at Stillwater until discharged therefrom. VWWT\ViN FtW A StWftVAtVlT^ and from the large amounts of money has been a great deal said lately that A. Hormel & Company. This sentence which has been I IP SAk DO iHPkf, SOO^U- BG. fc "I am not saying these things with involved and in making sentence I am Judge Puts Questions. there must be someone else involved pronounced has reference to the JlEfcUXR, Uu GtOOWV fcUSTC* OUR the expectation that he will be paroled conscious of the sorrowful fact that The' arguments of the attorneys OUNTimP in this crime. 'It looks to me as if first information which is laid in the or that he will not be punished for the sentence on the prisoner so frequently MEMBER* having been completed, Judge J. F. D. sum of $390,000.00 and as of the date AFFILIATING Thomson is the goat.' I have no reason these offenses. I do feel that some falls upon the wife and family, Meighan bade the defendant to arise of January 3, 1921. to believe in this crime, but I consideration should be given to the and there is no suggestion from and asked him the following questions: "It is the further judgment and sentence say to Mr. Thomson that if there is KNV qualities of his life and to the fact any source that they were in any way anyone else involved, I would like to of the effort that you, R. J. if that he has been permitted to go at fault. Your counsel has laid stress "What is your age?" "Thirty-five Thomson, for the first offense, set I have, him present the matter at my office ahead with the spending of these colossal upon the worthy expenditures and upon and I/Will do all in my power to years the twenty-seventh of last January." forth in the second complaint, having sums of money without interruption. the fact that your transgression reference to the sum of $85,000.00, see that they are adequately punish"I The crime would have been seems to have been confined within conclude by saying that I believe "Where were you born?" "Cresco, laid as of June 6, 1921, being the committeed with less money. The effect ORGANIZED) clear limits and that outside of that that neither of those prepogatives Iowa." crime of grand larceny in the first degree, (MEMBER would not have been of the same 1367 you have done some very worthy mentioned should be exerciseidby "Do you now reside at Austin, Minnesota?" of which you have been convicted, magnitude. It would not have endangered things for yourself and for those be punished by confinement in the the court. I also suggest that the periods "Yes, sir." as many people. about you. I feel that in the judgment "Will you give the names of your state penitentiary at Stillwater in this of incarceration for these two Official Paper of Mower County "I appreciate the able consideration Itead. of the state boards that have power of state until discharge therefrom pursuant charges be made cumulative. I believe wife and children?" "Maude E. that the county attorney has given parole and over discharge, those are SUBSCRIPTION RATES Out? to law. The term of imprisonment that Mr. Thomson should have Thomson is my wife. Gerald A. Per Year, in advance 5^50 this case. I think he has been fair matters which will have weight and upon the second sentence shall Raper- Thomson is my son." the maximum sentence for these two luUUMM! Six Months V1-*" and reasonable. I agree with him in will receive the proper appreciation, commence upon the termination of the "How old is the boy?" "He will be crimes." Single Copies this that so far as the person who and the time of your imprisonment first sentence, but the maximum term eleven years old in November." "Probably never in the history of Dike It! commits a crime of this kind is concerned, will be determined in part by your Entered as Second Class Matter at upon the second sentence is not to exceed Austin has there been a sadder case "What has been your education?" the punishment matters little. the Post Office at Austin, Minn., under own behavior and by your own acts five years. The sheriff of this "I had a high school education and a in a court room," began General the act of March 3, 1879. His punishment has already been received during that time. county will execute these sentences." few months in a business college." Wright, attorney for the defendant. and will go on whether he is inside Sentence Is Indeterminate. "What high school?" "Le Roy." "This young man, born and brought or outside the prison gates. I TAKE OFF YOUR HAT, SON. "I know that this is a sorrowful up in Mower county, known to everyone, "What business college?" "Mankato For Taxi call 2003. Advertisement. realize that society must be protected aiabossi matter for the county attorney, your When you see the Stars and Stripes Commercial College." 18-4-c is here accused and charged with and has a right to demand that a man displayed, son, stand up and take off a crime of very large importance, one Have you ever been convicted of who commits a wrong-doing and goes offense before?" "No sir." your hat. A Great Artist of the colossal crimes that has been p.ny about doing those things must be put^ -NOT ASHAMED TO Somebody may titter. It is the Sir Henry Layard had short way Have you any training in any mechanical a committed in this country. His wife aside and punished in order that others blood of some to deride all expression with omniscient youths, who gushed and mother are here and it has come trade?" "No sir." may be deterred from following of noble sentiment. You may blaspheme over Cimabue, Giotto, Daniele da Volterra. "The counsel referred to your affiliations home to him long since how foolish SAVE SMALL his example, but I would not have in the street and stagger "Do you seriously think," he socially. What are your lodge, was the commission of this crime. this man persecuted because of the would ask with his rasping drawl, drunken in public places, and the bystanders "As a boy he applied for admission church and other social affiliations?" size of his undertaking. He has done will not pay much attention "that any of them can compare with AMOUNTS "I have had all the degrees of the Masonic to Hormel's office. He didn't get thru this thing and he must suffer the consequences, Mortadella da Bologna?" Some would to you but if you should get down order, I am a Shriner, belong to at first, he did not succeed. Finally but he has taken the money fall into the trap and discourse on the on your knees and pray to Almighty the Elks, Woodmen and Yeomen." he took a course of instruction and and spent it right here in his own chiaroscuro of that great artist others, God or if you should stand bareheaded Have you any church affiliation's?" made good beyond any expectations more honest, would invite scorn community, where he should have Here is an idea worth thinking about. while a company of old soldiers "Congregational." of himself and those of his employers. by confessing ignorance of his work. been discovered by his employer long marched by with flags flying to the Have you ever held any public office?" For several years he was It was only when they reached home since. He is a young man, but notwithstanding Are not the big men of today, the men breeze, some people would think you "No sir." trusted employee in a confidential and that they discovered that "mortadella" that fact for two years were showing off. "The counsel has made a complete useful position. who did the little things well who looked was a sausage.—Living Age. he has suffered with chronic Bright's But don't you mind! When Old Glory statement on your behalf. Is there "I believe that the secret of Thom disease. For any long time in prison after the little details carefully who actually comes along, salute, and let them anything further that you wish to son's action can be found in his desire his life will pay the penalty. The think what they please! When you state relative to the crime?" "No Cy Thomson Taken To to do large things, and perhaps accumulated money by saving a court may call for an examination to hear tl\,e band play "The StarSpangled sir." in the circumscribing conditions under Stillwater to begin Indeterminate prove the truth of this fact. The fact Banner' while you are in a dollar? "You have had long days to think it which he found himself as an employee, is that while the county and state call restaurant or hotel dining room, get over. What is your mind as to the Sentence without means to do them for no vindictiveness, they are still up, even if you are alone stand there, You have the opportunity now. reason which lead you to commit He has demonstrated beyond any asking for a cumulative sentence. I and don't be ashamed of it, either! (Continued from Page One) these crimes?" "I have no excuse to question in. this community an- unusual believe it is entirely within the jurisdiction For of all the signs and symbols offer for it.- As to why I did it, I do If you make us a call) we will show you ability to do large things. He of this court to make the penalty to and feel honored with, with a sufficient since the world began there is none not know." has demonstrated that he could carry either concurrent or cumulative. how small accounts saved regularly will other so full of meaning as the flag income to' keep himself and "The counsel1 has made reference to on large business enterprises in his It isn't necessary for the protection of this country. That piece of red, his family ineomfort, and in all probability your having made investments in sundry make you independent, spare time without interfering with of society that he should be sentenced white and blue bunting means five there would have been an opportunity farms and live stock improvements his work in the office. It appears to spend two long periods of time. It thousand years of struggle upwards for aii increase in salary. and in residences about Austin. that some time ago he began this THE AUSTIN NATIONAL BANK seems to me that one year or even five EVek if that had not been the case, It is the full-grown flower of ages of Do tfiose substantially cover the investments course of taking money and mak years to a man of his make-up nteans fighting for liberty. It is the century any .man might well have aspired to that you made?" "Yes sir." ing use of it. as much as a century to some other plant of human hope in bloom. the ,Jp6sijfcian he held. "I take it then that these items of "The offense occurred under un men. Along term to this man means of Austin, Minn. Your flag stands for humanity, for 'Violates Confidence. property that you have turned over to usual conditions which have never oc infinite torture, more than he is reasonably an equal opportunity to all the sons "In spite of that trust and confidence the voluntary trustee who is now a receiver, Member Federal Reserve System. curred before. I have found no case entitled to under all the conditions reposed in him, this man sets of men. Of course, we haven't arrived Mr. Jay Hormel, cover all the like it. Usually a man who is default which have occurred in this yet at that goal there are many injustices out and day after day, week after things you have taken or the proceeds /. L. MITCHELL, P. D. BEAULIEU, ing is spending it upon the Board of W. E. HOPFE, case. week, month after month, year after yet among us, many senseless therefrom?" "Yes sir." President. Vice President Cashier Trade where it will not be known to Asks For Short Sentence. and cruel customs of the past still year, violates it against that institution Crime Serious One. his employer. He is spending it with which has advanced him right clinging to us, but the only hope of "I hope that the court will give "There isn't much for me to say," the hope of making large returns and righting he wrongs of men lies in the here in'the midst of a community that careful arid ^Jjotful consideration to continued Judge Meighan. "The county Advertisements in the News Bring- Results. repaying it. In this case we find Mr. had honored him, by taking thousands this' man's condition and to the circumstances feeling produced in our bosoms by the attorney and^ your own attorney Thomson making use of the money to sight of that flag. of dollars from that institution. It surrounding his actions, build up very important improvements Other flags mean a glorious past, seems that his desire for wealth, for arid that his punishment shall be such right here, almost literally money, was just as great as his conscience this flag a glorious future. It is not that society will be protected and yet within sight of his employer's office. so much the flag of our fathers as it was perverted. There seems to not so long as to terminate his life in "Thirty-two miles away, at LeRoy have been no limit ±pt.it. the prison cell." is the flag of our children, and of our he Has improved Oakdale Farm, commencing "And why did he do it. It seems to children's children yet unborn. It is In his second argument, County At­ in a small way as a chicken the flag of tomorrow. It is the signal me it ^ras all for personal reasons, because farmer until he was selling blooded he wanted tBe ^power and pres of the "Good Time Coming." It is not PROFESSIONAL stock all over the world. Orders from the flag of your? king, it is the flag tige that the of large sums spen$fi|g DIRECTORY China, South America, and Europe of money would g*v^ ||iim. That is of yourself and of all your neighbors. were flooding his office. He has provided Don't be ashamed when your throat what he wanted it far as I am CLIFFORD C. LECK, M. D. lavish entertainment, probably able to discern, he^idjp)t spend any chokes and the tears come, as you see Dial 2038 -as a method of .advertising his chicken of it for worthy poof/The -vast proportion it flying from the masts of our ships Physician and Surgeon farm. was spent to. .give himself A on all the seas or floating from every Hirsh Block, Austin, Minn. "He has gone sixteen miles north prestige and publicity and all this flagstaff of the Republic. You will X-Ray and Laboratory Equipment and built another farm for the raising in a community that honored him. never have a worthier emotion. Rev Assistants— of full-blooded stock. He has expended "It wasn't because he had griev Ernest H.Morris, M. D. erence it as you would reverence the Mabelle Moore, R. N. a quarter of a million in buildings ances against the institution or its signature of the Deity. officers. I have not learned of any wonderfully adapted to such a Listen, Son! The band is playing W.R.EARL FURNITURE Co. farm. On another farm at Ramsey he protests against the officers or their the national anthem—"The StarSpangled UNDERTAKING and methods. I refer to this fact because ,has spent a couple of thousand dollars. Banner!" They have let loose FUNERAL DIRECTION there are some people who would excuse Auto Hearse Equipment Old Glory yonder. Stand up—and "All of these were right close by him if they did not like the methods others will stand with you!—Alvin M. Prompt attention in Every Detail where everyone could see the improvements of the institution or if it made Owsley, National Director, American Business Residence going on. He has also larger profits than they thot justified. Phone 2512 Phone 2213 Commission, The American Legion. AUSTIN, MINN. Mr. Thomson never found fault built or iriiproved thirteen homes in Austin besides his own. He has with them and even kept company If arrangements being made with DONOVAN & GOSLEE with the main officers. No, none of bought old houses and changed them the Salvation Army are completed as Funeral Directors the foregoing considerations influenced into fine apartment houses, and has planned by Minnesota Legion officers, and Embalmers FIRST SHOWS AT 7:30 SECOND AT 9:00. him, it was because he wanted improved others. All this has been buddies attending the Minnesota Day Calls—Phone 2188 PRICES—EVENING, 15 and 25 Cents. MATINEE, 10 and 20 Cents the power and prestige that money done in his spare time. 1 State Fair who visit the Legion Booth Night Calls AUGMENTED PARK ORCHESTRA spent as it was would give him. "It is strange, under the conditions maintained by State Headquarters I T. W. Donovan—5914 "Even if he had spent the money surrounding his actions, that his employer there, will be able to refresh themselves H. A. Goslee—6637 didn't observe this spending joj jauuBui siq ui paAiaoaj aq THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 and 9— with a cup of coffee or icecold Motor and Carriage Service ROSCO (FATTY) ARBUCKLE "THE TRAV- worthy projects, if lie had spent it for of money and didn't find out where lemonade served by the girls who in charitable purposes, I would firmly he got it. It was a matter of daily won the hearts of America's doughboys I ELING SALESMAN" contend that he must be punished comment as to where, he got his money. in "sunny" France three years adequately, because if he were not the I have wondered why: his employer ago—Salvation Army lassies! The A Big feature picture with Fatty at his best. Full of laughs and example that would be set would be didn't inquire rather than let it go booth is for the purpose of welcoming chuckles. ^.. such that every person in an office on. It was generally thot that either Legionaires from all over Minnesota, also of trust, and even those who were not, 'Cy' had 'made" "a killing* on war furnishing them with such information BRUCE SCENIC "THE GREAT MIRROR" would be justified, as far as the precedent stocks or that he was backed by the as they may need, providing of this case is concerned, in company. Be that as it may, the peculiar them with a place to rest which Pathe NEWS and the KATZENJAMMER KIDS taking money if he felt he coulftjnake circumstances iiave takeri place, they will look upon as their own— and he-has SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10— .{- better use of it than his employer, spent his money here. afid as a "point where all forme? service "Aside from this one fault, the and that it would be incident to no BRYANT WASHBURN in "THE SINS OF ST men from any portion of the danger. Everyone would prey upon character of Mr. Thomson is without state, may join the Legion, and have 7 "f Anthony" blemish. Not one' word has been said his fellow-men, and our whole, civilization their membership transferred to their against him morally. He is beloved would be undermined, would home town post without any attention fhe Sprightly Tale of an Innocent Boob And His Scandalous crumble and decay. by his family and he is loved by the or bother on their part. Drop in Search for Pep. A Picture that's all Laughter. whole comhaunity. Men who have buddy, "Had Mr. Thomson been permitted Also a SUNSHINE COMEDY small sums of money laid away have to go on, there is no question in my mind that he would have wrecked the come to my office to offer their savings B65f)Y OF SOLDIER TO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11— Geo. A. Hormel and Company, would to help this man. Naturally I GEORGE BEBAN in "ONE MAN IN A BE BROUGHT HOME. have refused this money. These people have thrown out of employment all of Albert Lea—The body of Freemond :i tit'itw MILLION" .= the employees, hurt stockholders and have come to me because of their O. Madson, after whom the Albert friendly feeling and respect for this all the people of this .. community. A human page_of life into which is woven Love? Laughter Lea post of the American Legion was Property would have depreciated man. and Romance. Co named, has arrived in Hoboken, according iv and ^business men would have felt to word received by his mother, Vrr\ Also PRIZMA BEAUTIFUL and KATZENJAMMER KIDS -2* I'M 9 differently about the matter. Mrs. Martha Madson.. The_ body Society Must be Protected. MONDAY and TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12-13— will soon be sent to Albert Lea for Jfc'WEURI "Never in the history of the last TOM MIX in "THE BIG TOWN ROUND-UP" burial. Wte can fix^iny size, shape or twenty years at least has there been Madson was killed while fighting design of broken parts. Bring such a wave of crime as at the present I The story of a Cowpuncher who makes the big, city sit up and^ along the western front on October time. Everyone is convinced that 1 take Notice r" them to us. 'JVe can make them 4, 1918. The funeral will be in charge crime is on the increase. Newspapers .like new. ti'uU Also HAROLD LLOYD In "BUMPING INTO BROADWAY"J&u and conducted by the Freemond O. are filled with the stories of great WATCH REPAIRING Lloyd at his best in this comedy. Madson post. :v-Tj crimes, sometimes involving human We guarantee Satisfaction at MOTOR n® life. For eight years there has been -v** reasonable" prices The Easiest too much consideration paid to the aflBnP00O0PP0p°0'pl",t"'opp^""iat""",ut" In trying to decide what Is easiest criminal himself. Morfe ^attention ~0.~fcnr J©N ES niflHiii Repair Department this world we have come to the in should be paid to the crime itself. It St. 412 N. Mak Austin, Minn. conclusion it is telling some other fel­ A. H. 'ANDERSON, is no hardship at all for many to be JEWELER worry.—Atchison Globe. ynflPOOOOQOt not to low placed in our penitentiaries. I would