Indianapolis Times, Volume 45, Number 54, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 July 1933 — Page 4

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PENAL FARM'S INMATES GIVEN 'BOOT' GREETING Injured Man Is Kicked by Guard: ‘Hole’ Is Place of Horror. (Continued From Pace One) the spray Run," asserts the sworn statement. Lemon was Riven number 62993 and assigned to the saw mill. Leg Was Injured He met “Greek.” His leg was injured, he declares. “The leg gave me intense pain. Reaching the point where I was unl- - to walk upon it, I went to the hospital and was kept there only four days. Dr. Gillespie kicked me out after jerking my leg and declaring It teas all right and that I w - as just a faker and gold bricking.” “I went back on the job, but couldn't walk . . . the guard had little mercy on me that day . . I crawled back to the hospital and. under protest of Dr. Gillespie, I was readmitted, placed in bed, but was fed only buttermilk Harry H. Wissel. acting superintendent of the farm, denies lemon's accusation that he was fed “only buttermilk.” He asserts Lemon received full hospital rations. Lemon describes the farm’s jail—the “hole.” “The ‘hole’ is a celled dungeon, where they stand you against the bars, place your arms out through them, and handcuff them on the outside. Guards come along and beat you—with blackjacks—and give you one piece of bread and damned little water Used Leaves on Sores “From that time on until I was released,” declares Lemon’s affidavit, “I received no medical attention except two bottles of liniment, but nothing for the open running sore. I picked leaves and put them over the sore to prevent blood poison. “Heavy chains are put on any one trying to run away. Most of them are young kids and with the chains on they are unable to remove their overalls, as the chains are rivited on and they must sleep in them,” relates Lemon’s sworn statement to The Times. In rebuttal of Lemon’s statement, Wissel says, “Lemon refers to the heavy chains used on men attempting to escape. This refers to the two and one-half pound light chains attached to the men’s ankles and to their belts, which allow' them to walk freely, but not to run.” Stench Is Revolting Heaviness and density of the man-stench in the No. 6 dormitory where Lemon slept is related in the affidavit. “The food raised on the farm is supposed to go to the prisoners. I saw one guard carrying a chunk of meat out of the meat shop when I w'as working there and take it home. I had one good meal in sixty-three days, an army soldier preparing it. “We got soup every night for supper, yellow corn meal, water gravy, no coffee, some fake stuff called

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chicory being substituted for breakfast.” swears Lemon in writing. I “The flies are terrible and they j force you to eat so fast that you must scoop in your food. “Brutal treatment by the guards is an everyday happening. One young lad who was working in the glass factory got mad at the guard named . He threw a piece of glass that hit the guard on the head. v Youth Is ‘Roughed’ “Other guards,” continues Lemon's statement under oath, "hustled the : kid to the ‘hole’ and strapped his arms and handcuffed him to the bars. Then the guards, led by Captain Arnett <he means Arment, assistant superintendent), beat the boy and the beating continued for several days. “The boy nearly was killed,” Lemon concludes in his sworn statement. Wissel admits that a Charles Smith, No. 62995, was beaten by guards, after striking the guard in the glass factory in an attempted escape. “Smith was placed in the jail (the Hole) for twelve days on a light diet. Mr. was confined to his home as a result of the injury for about ten days." says the acting superintendent of the farm. Denies Sight Loss Reports that Smith lost his sight in the fracas were denied by both the inmate and Wissel. The farm’s work day, according to the inmates, is determined by the sun’s burst on the horizon, and the start varies from 6 a. m. to 7 a. m. One hour is permitted for noon lunch and quitting time is 5 p. m. "When the time to get up rolled around,’’ asserts one affidavit, “I learned something that may be hard to believe. All the inmates in the dormitory wash in one long trough filled with water. Dirt, and scum float around on top of the w r ater. Those with social diseases are not segregated. “After breakfast, which consisted of watery cornmeal mush, thin slices of bread, and a cup of transparent milk, the new' fellow’s were lined up in front of the Captain’s stand to be assigned to work,” explains the affidavit of one “fresh fish.” Sent to Shale Pit “I was assigned to work in the shale pit. This pit is about a mile from the office and dormitories. An officer named had 'charge

of the pit. I have seen him on a hot summer day run his gang of men on the double quick, up hill and down, all the way from the dining room to the shale pit. “The men w'ere exhausted by the time they arrived at the shale pit, but were not permitted a breathing spell—just dug right into work. “On another occasion.” continues the sworn statement, "I saw him (the guard) walk over to the place where the two water buckets were sitting and deliberately kick them over, saying, “Now when you of work three full hours, you'll get a drink of water and not before.” Teeth Knocked Out “On another occasion,” adds the sworn statement, “I saw him knock several teeth out of a 16-year-old lad’s mouth with the butt end of his pistol.” State farm crew's are worked by guards, with a runner or trusty directing the labor, under supervision of the guard. The gangs have w r ater boys, in addition to the inmate “runners.” “Runners” and water boys are serving time as well the short-term offenders they direct. Negroes in many instances serve as “runners” and boss the whites, and vice versa. Runner Gives Orders “In fact, the officer in charge of a gang usually leaves everything up to the runner. The latter gives the orders . . . and his word is all that is needed to cause an inmate to be punished severely or lose good time. “The runner and the water boy are stool pigeons. They stay to themselves when working hours are over and always have their beds close to the officer of the dormitory,” says the notarized statement. Resentment of inmates against “runners” who “snitch” takes the course of nocturnal beating when the dormitory guards are not present.

Beating for Runner A blanket thrown over the “runner’s” head and the rough boots of the prisoners, coupled with doubled fists, attempt to pay for a report to a guard of an infraction of rules. But if the "runner” knows his assailant or recognizes one, the morrow may bring the farm's code and welcome to each “fresh fish” of—- “. . . You furnish the seat of the pants and we'll furnish the boot.” (Next —The Hoosierland “Hole” and How a Political Prisoner Was Trussed to the Bars.) MOTHER TRIES SUICIDE Despondent Over Son’s Death. Woman Leaps Into River; Saved. By United Press JEFFERSONVILLE. Ind., July 13. —Efforts of Mrs. Ida Smith, 40, despondent over the death of her sen Leroy, to end her life by drowning at the spot where the youth drowned Monday, were frustrated by a one-armed fisherman. John St. Ciair, the fisherman, saw her leap into the Ohio river and held her head above the water until aid arrived. BRIDGE CONTRACTS LET Highway Commission Awards Three Jobs to Ohio Firm. Three bridge contracts were awarded today by the Indiana state highway commission to H. L. Maddocks, Newark, O. Successful bid on a bridge on Road 13 near Elwood was $7,817.32. Bid on two bridges near Hackleman. Grant county, on Road 26, was $12,636.26. War Veteran Killed by Train By United Press LIBERTY. Ind., July 13.—Moses Rariden, 90, Civil war veteran, was injured fatally here late Wednesday when his .legs were severed by a Baltimore & Ohio railroad engine. Deafness prevented him from hearing the approaching engine.

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LEGION OFFICERS NAMED William Bohne Elected President of Garfield Post 88. William Bohne has been elected commander of Garfield post, No. 88, American Legion, succeeding J. M. Johnson. Other officers are: Harry Lantz, first vice-commander; Charles McCauley, second vice - commander; Charles Bodecker, adjutant: Hubert Been, finance officer; Cyrille Catellier, sergeant -at - arms; Chester Huntsinger, chaplain; Edgar McKenzie, historian; Frank Roth, athletic officer; Fred Spencer, service officer. The post will meet again Wednesday night. Doctor to Attend Session Dr. Walter S. Grow 452 Consolidated building, is a member of the committee on constitution and bylaws of the house of delegates, American Osteopathic Association, which W’ill meet in annual convention the w’eek of July 24 in Milwaukee, Wis.

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Director of ‘Follies’ Is Well Pleased With Cast

Surprising Ability Is Shown by Local Talent at Rehearsals. The charm, sparkle and brilliance, the wit and melody, the flashing flesh and gaily colored costumes, all this forms a striking and compelling picture which promises to make the “Indianapolis Follies of 1933” the best revue ever staged in this city. This was glimpsed on Wednesday night when rehearsals b*gan to take on the contour of the stage production. The hours of intensive drill in dance, ballet and chorus were bearing fruit, and Director Jeff Creager heaved a series of mighty sighs of relief. “I guess it will do,” he said, and incidentally he had some interesting things to say about Indianapolis girls. “In all my experience in the theater I seldom have found a more girlishly, lovely group of young women. In appeal to the eye, the •Follies’ will be one of the most gorgeous revues I ever have directed.” The infectious earnestness with which the director grappled with the task of turning out a Broadway-like production with Indianapolis talent in six rehearsals has been transmitted to all members of the cast. Parents are attending Ihe rehearsals and are much enthused as the youngsters. The secret of Creager’s success may rest in the fact that during rehearsals, or afterward, the director has no playtime. He take s a week to rest after each production.

The opening performance at the Grenada theater of the “‘lndianapolis Follies of 1933” is slated for Sunday, July 16, continuing Monday and Tuesday nights. The screen show with the “Follies” is ‘“The Eagle and the Hawk.” starring Frederic March. Cary Grant and Jack Oakie. There will be no adance in prices for this double-stage and screen show. HITS FIRE BOX: INJURED Woman’s Face Cut, Dress Torn in Collision With Alarm Device. Mrs. Mabel Daugherty, 39, of 736 North Sherman drive, expects the city to buy her. anew dress, she informed police Wednesday. Mrs. Daugherty was walking on Tenth street in the 3600 block and ran into a fire box on a pole, cutting the left side of her face and tearing her dress. She was given police first aid.

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