Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
REF 0RMATORY FOR YOUTHS
The Cadmean Circle Will Act With the Ladies of Mobile for a State Estab- s
 lshment of a Reformatory.

A member of the Cadmean Circle re- celved the following letter from Mrs. Thomas J. La Prude, of Mobile, chair man of the committee having in charge the movement for the establishment of state reformatory for youthful criminals:
 Mobile, Ala, Jan. G. 1897.
 For number of years the ma tier of the establishment of a state reformatory for. youthful criminals has been agitated in this state, but no organized effort has yet been made to accomplish this great pur- pose. Religion, ard humanitaria nism as well, appeal for some such institution, and we feel that we can safely rely upon you to cooperate with us in developing. and crystalizing public sentiment upon this subject.
 Upon the re-convening of the state leg islature on Jan. 20, a bill will be present. ed to the general assembly, having In view the location of a reformatory at Mt. Vernon. The government reservation at that place, formerly occupied by the United States troops and colony of In- dians, was ceded to the state of Alabama March l, 1895. It comprises magnificent tract of land, barracks and buildings complete, fine system of water works, and all the natural advantages which are calculated to contribute to an undertake ing of this character. The property is enclosed by high and substantial brick wall, so that with compara lively small outlay the state could esta blish at that point a splendidly equipped reformatory. The location is an ideal one, and we are convinced that it could not be appropri- ated to a better use. We believe further, that unless a reformatory is placed there, it will not be established at all, and that this valuable property will be permitted to go to rack and ruin from disuse and neglect.
 We therefore urge you to use your ut- most influence, individually and through your charitable and religious orgnniza- tions, to induce your representatives and senator to support and advocate this leg. islation.
 The success or failure of this movement largely depends upon the Christian wo- men of this state, and we earnestly trust that we shall have your enthusiastic aid.
 MRS. THOMAS J. LA PRUDE,
 Chairman Committee. ; The letter was read at the Cadmean cir cle yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. F. Y. Anderson. After being earn estly discussed the following resolutions were adopted unanimously: s4
 Whereas. The necessity exists for the establishment in this state of reforma- tory for youthful criminals, and in order to accomplish this purpose a number of women of Mobile have taken the initial move and are calling upon the women of the state to join them in this movement for the accomplishment of the great work; therefore, be it.
 Resolved, That the Cadmean circle, be- ing an association of women, herebE declares its entire sympathy with the work and pledges it's membership to acf tive and zealous effort toward the estab- lishment of the reforrpatory. efs
 Resolved 2, That the state senator and members of the house of representatives from this Jeffersom county are hereby earnestly petitioned toguse their influence and votes in this behalf. X
 Resolved B. That the secretary is here- by instructed to furnish each of the hon. orable members of the general assembly with copies of these resolutions, and that the city papers be requested to publish the same. r
 The following ladies. Mesdames F. ". Anderson, R. D. Johnston and Zac Smith, were appointed to confer with the con- vict committee today and present the subject and urge them to recommend to the state legislature to establish the re- formatory. s