New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-18

w no The first institution OF the sort in the worid
and will be OF great value In the conviction OF pro-
fessional crooks"
SUPERINTENDENT McKelvey returned yesterday from
the convention. which was held in Atlanta Da vi
Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday
Undoubtedly the most important action OF the
convention" said Mr.. McKevey 10 a Tribune re-
porter Yesterday. was that looking to the estab-
fishing of a central bureau OF information WASH
:ngton was selected for the bureau. because II Is
the capital of the country and Is contrary situ-
ated.
"rhe idea is 10 have an office in Washington in
which can be kept the photograph. history end
measurements under the Bertillon method. OF every
important criminal captured In the country.
''The Board Of Governors appointed to establish
this office and to report TO next years convention
is made up of Marshall Frye, Of Baltimore; Super
intendent Linden, OF Philadelphia; William Pnker-
ton of Chicago; Superintendent CASTOR, OF New
Orleans. and myself
1--WE held a preliminary meeting before leaving
Atlanta on Thursday hight. We decided that tho
plan not only feasible, but comparatively mex
pensive. One clerk run the whole thing. The
annual expense should not exceed $500. and as at
least thirty cities will share in the expenses ard
enjoy the privileges OF the bureau. the Insignificant
sum of 500 will the assessment 10 be made
upon each city. The Board OF Governors Will prob
ably again before the next convention, but
will continue a discussion Of the matter by CORE
epondence.
After our clerk is established in Washington. the
police department OF every city that goes into the
scheme Will send the photograph. history and meas
urements CT every criminal arrested by II 10 the
bureau. and these will be filed for ready reference.
Thereafter when professional crock is arrested, IN
stead OF telegraphing ell over the country 10 learn
something about him. all that Will be necessary Will
be TO send his picture and measurements 10 Wash
ington and learn within few minutes the com
plete history OF the
ITO illustrate how great a convenience this Will
be is only necessary TO refer the recent arrest
in Brooklyn OF Loomes. whom we knew 10 be
criminal OF much experience. because OF the fact
that he had with him splendid outfit OF burglars
tools. We were greatly hampered in that case be-
cause could find out little of the mans antece-
dents. even after we communicated with many
quently. was to convict the OF a m.sdemeanoT
and give him the maximum penalty.
have sen; Loomes's photograph and measurements
to WASHINGTON with the question Who Is THIS
SO. his complete history.
and 6 Sf he s0 fhn ae De
eminent: bill for some such purpose is now pend
that the Tsited States has no Doei
IN any but vioetors OF Federal laws. and this has
smofhered 1t beyond rcsusctation.
"s Sup rim Eidr!dse. OF Boeton. who sue
dent Of the association. was reelected this year
The oss cOnysni0n hed Is sessions in the Knha
equipments and electrical appliances. Many patents
1--WE were entertained royalty by the city govern
ment OF Atlanta. We visited the battlefelds around
Atlanta. and were entertained at an old-faehlcned
II Gid not hear much talk about Republican can
Atlanta to be- pemo a. ea TSe sae d IN
cussing principally the currency question Silver
to 5~s Small aI set ike asar
he received all his change in silver. My pockets
white metal"