The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-22
CARRIERS LIFE IN PRISON.
Ex-captain of Engineers Makes 6
Model Prisoner.

Washington Correspondent In Philadel-
phla Ledger.
George s. Wheeler, an officer of the
Fort Leavenworth military prison and
who has been a member of the prison
guard since 1t was established, is visit
ing his family in this city, and talks
quite Interestingly of Oberlin NJ. Carter,
formerly captain Of engineers in the Uni
ted States army. 1t will be recalled that
Carter was tried and found guilty by a
courtmartial of embezzlement Of govern
ment funds to a large amount, and SEN
fenced to five years confinement in the
military prison. Mr.. Wheeler reports
that Carter is very anxious that Gaynor
and Greene who are alleged to have been
associated with him in the embezzle-
ment, and who fed to Canada to avoid
trial may be brought back and placed on
trial Carter believes that the trial of
Gaynor and Greene will establish his
innocence and bring him vindication, al
although release from confinement may
not come as a consequence until after
the expiration of his term of imprison-
ment. Mr.. Wheeler says that Carter is
model prisoner, never causing the
slightest trouble. He Is given the same
treatment as other prisoners There
are three classifcations in the prison."
said Mr.. Wheeler.
THE trustees" or short-term men, who
are allowed to go outside the prison walls,
wear a blue uniform with a stamp of
the prison upon each garment. The Sec
ond class wear uniform of gray, and
third class, those who commit attractions
of the rules and who have caused trouble,
are required to wear the stripes Carter
belongs to the second class and this is,
no doubt, according to his liking, for he
prefers to remain in the prison rather
than be sent out when 1t would be hui
initiating for him to come In contact with
officers of the army post who were his
former official associates. They ignore
him entirely now, and when any of them
are brought into contact with him there
is no recognition. Should any officer
show him any attention he would be
subjected to courtmartial. This at first
was, no doubt, embarrassing to Carter,
and still is, but he has become more ac-
customed to 1t.
Garter Is now assigned to the hospital
division of the prison, does the clerical
work there and acts as a sort of steward
to the physician In charge. In ADDITION,
he superyises the work upon the lawn
surrounding the hospital, and looks after
the flower beds and the plants. He works
the same as the other prisoners and is
shown no courtesies. He obtained that
position only because he is a man of
ability and the work which he does re-
quires some intelligence He was former
ly employed in clerical position in the
repair department. He now has a ward
in the hospital which is slightly better
than the ordinary prison cell. but this is
the only privilege he has. The rule of ST.
lence prevails in Leavenworth, and in
consequence Carter has had but little
opportunity to talk save when he is
spoken to by one OF the attendants or
guards.
"Only recently have the rules Of the
institution been so broadened as to per-
nit prisoners to subscribe for daily pa
pers. Formerly they were allowed only
weekly papers. Carter has been very
eager to learn of the fate of his former
associates