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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
PRISON CONGRESS- E FAVORS NEW PLAN Criminal Law Of Present Day
 Is Far From Perfect DEALING WITH CRIMINALS Judge Lindsay Speaks Against Stripes, Iron Cells and Other Reminders
 of the Degradation
 of Prison Life.
DEALING WITH CRIMINALS

seattle, August 16.-The debate in tba Ainerlcan Prison association congress to day on the Indiana Plan" for preventing the propagation of criminals and idiots developed almost unanimous sentiment TOT the plan. The discussion, according to President Gilmour of Toronto. Canada was one of the most profitable the asso- citation has held in years.
 The report of the committee on nre- vention and probation presented by Judes B. R. Lindsey of the Denver juvenile court said in part:
 Our criminal law, as 1t came down to us through feudalisrn, was an instru mentality of government far from perfect. even Tor the persons for whom 1t was intended. Admitting that 1t was neces- sary and justifable as system, in that period of social development-as we must yet we must equally admit it must do more harm than good as long as 1t rests alone on force, violence, vengeance and punishment.
 The time may come, however far in the future 1t may be- or however un- prepared We may be for it, even now, when the state will come to deal with criminal much as we now do with the insane.
 But this treatment of the criminal twill be as unlike the extreme methods in vogue-of stripes, iron cells and other reminders of degradation-as 1t is in the treatment of the insane, who, within a century, were as completely brutalized and degraded as convicts now are" Mrs J. Ellen Foster of Washington spoke on "The Harmonies of Progress" and Ell Brown of Frankfort, Ky, on Probation in the South"
 In the absence of Dr. Sharp, his paper was read by Amos w. Butler of h. dianapolis. After discussing outdoor plan of treating convicts in which every speaker told good ways of doing away with armed guards and putting prisoners on honor the discussion became warm on motion that Dr. Sharp's plan be sup pressed on the ground that the ''Indiana Plan' was contrary to the Bible. One delegate objected to the debating being continued before women, who composed at least one-third of the audience. There upon the women delegates at once took the lead in the controversy, led by Mrs. Weeks, president of the Philadelphia So- cial Purity club.
 Mrs. L. R. Eastwood of South Dakota advocated choloroforming idiots, and this made the delegates laugh
 During the debate It was announced that Connecticut and California had fol- lowed Indiana. The motion to suppress was not put to vote. President Gilmour said it would not have received three votes.
 At the afternoon session there was a discussion on Discharged Prisoners"
 The discussion was opened by the Rev Emory Lyon, superintendent of the Gen. tral Howard association. Chicago and the Rev. B. A. Fredenhagen, superintendent of the Society of the Friendless of Kan sas City.
 W. A. Gates, secretary of the California Board of Charities. discussed "The Coun- ty Jail"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
kINCEY IS INJURED.
Thrown From Bicycle While Coasting
 Down Mountain.

Harvey J. Kincey of the City Paper company sustained a number of painful bruises and narrowly escaped serious in- jury yesterday afternoon at o'clock while riding his wheel apng the Red mountain road. He was thrown from his bicycle when riding down the rather steep road and the Green Undertaking company's ann bulance was called to take him to his home on South Nineteenth street.
 It seems that the coaster brake on MT. Kinceys wheel was the cause of the &C., cident With the brake on he attempted to turn sharply in order to avoid collision with a wagon He was thrown to the ground and badly bruised about the shoulders and limbs. It Is hoped that he will be able to be out within a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
LET MONTGOMERY
 KEEP THE CAPITAL Birmingham Opposed to the
 Wilson Amendment MOVE CAUSED SURPRISE Not in Accord With Trend of Blrming. hams Work-Prominent Citi- zens Make Some Plain
 Statements.
MOVE CAUSED SURPRISE

The business men of Birmingham tai from Montgomery to Birmingham.
 The introduction of bill in the leg islature yesterday by Senator Wilson to effect the change was discussed on all sides. It came as surprise as it did not originate from any sentiment in Birmingham. and was out of line with Birmingham's efforts to push oth- CT measures though at this session.
 President Frank Nelson. of the Chamber of Commerce, said yesterday: Birmingham will not assist in the pas sage of the bill. As business men we would be opposed to the removal. We want to see Montgomery thrive and become the greatest state capital in the south. There are too many his toric connections around the city and state house, to make the talk of change practical.
 "In the first place Birmingham would not put up a cent for the build ing. Our money in the future will all go to the industrial progress of the district and will not be wasted on a useless expense. There was time when Birmingham did want the capital and made fight for it, but the city has outgrown this desire. Every one with whom I have talked today has been op- posed to any change.
 "I hope the bill will not tend to fur ther prejudice South Alabama against Birmingham. We want the good will of the whole state. The citizens who have recently returned from Montgom- cry have nothing but words of praise for the city which has sh own growth within the last few years. Its prog ressive citizens have nothing to fear from this direction. We want to keep our county intact. We hope to keep the prestige and reputation which we already have, but Birmingham has no desire to rob the Capital City of a single asset"
 J. D. Collins, president of the Board of Trade, said: q have not heard a single expression from Birmingham cit izens relative to the removal of the capital. Such ideas have been asleep too long to awaken them now. This is one measure affecting Birmingham upon which there will be no lobby sent down."
 mack also expressed themselves as sur prised at the news, and as opposed to the removal of the capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
FARMERS UNION
 IN CONVENTION Three Bays Session at the
 City Hall PRESIDENT BARRETT HERE Representatives From Other States VIII Attend and Make Speeches. Quite Lengthy Programme.
 Picnic and Concert.
BARRETT HERE

The Alabama Farmers union will open its convention in the city hall this morning at o'clock. c. s. Bar rett, president of the national organi- zation, will be on hand, and representa- tives from several other states will address the meeting.
 The convention will be continued three days, with social session to- morrow at East Lake
 James B. Drake of Birmingham will preside, and the following programme will be carried out:
 Calling convention or order in city hall by James B. Drake, chairman. Invocation by Rev. Frank W. Bar nett editor Alabama Baptist.
 Welcome address, behalf of the city, by Mayor Frank P. O'Brien.
 Welcome in behalf of the Birming ham Trades Council, Will II. Vim, president.
 Welcome in behalf of Chamber of Commerce, Frank Nelson, Jr., presi- dent.
 Welcome in behalf of Board of Trade, J. D. Collins president.
 Welcome in behalf of Business Mems league, c. w. Ufsord. president.
  sociation, W. P. G. Harding, presi dent First National bank of Birming- ham.
 Response in behalf of state organi- zation Farmers union. J. J. Robinson, member state executive committee. Address, W. A. Norris president of state union.
 Address, c. S. Barrett, national president.
 Adjournment for lunch until 3 D. m.
 Tuesday, 2 p. m.
 Executive session--J. D. Lee. presi- dent Georgia state union, on Ware house Anal gamation."
 J. ND. Newton of Tennessee, Sell
 Wednesday, g a. m.
 Executive session.
 1:30 D. m.-Assemble in front of city hall and have photographs taken of convention.
 D, m.-Board cars for trolley ride over city and suburbs. 6. p. m.-Picnic and grand concert at East Lake. Free admission to all attractions to delegates and visitors, guests of Birmingham Trades Coun- cil
 Thursday, g a. m. and p. m. Executive session.
 George w. Jones, fraternal dele gate from Alabama State Federation of Labor, and Andy Marx, fraternal delegate from Trades Council of Blr- mingham, will address body while in executive session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
CHICAGOAN WHO
 WAS IN BARCELONA

New York, August 18.-The experiences of Chicagoan, who was in Barcelona during the insurrection there in July were related today by o. B. Stuart, who arrived from the Spanish port on the steamer Buenos Ayres, the first vessel to come from that city since the outbreak. MT. Stuart is a postoffice inspector at Marila.
 Much attention was paid to the Buenos Ayres as she was loading ammunition for Melnla." said MT. Stuart. Threats were made that the loading must stop. Finally, on the 18th, the crowd became so threatening near the vessel that the loading ceased, and the vessel prepared to gail at noon. Firing was heard some distance from tho dock.
 ''Finslly, after some hours of anxiety, the lines were cast off and we proceeded to Malaga. There we were transferred to the steamer Catalonia and taken to Ca dig, the Buonos Ayres having been seized by the government.
 "On board at the time was 150 infantry taken on at Barcelona These were added to by 66o artillerymen and 100 cavalry men, and the Buenos Ayres proceeded to Melila. Barcelona troops were almost in state of muntiny, and when short dis tance from shore Il of them threw over- board their guns and equipments. They were tried by drumhead courtmartial after landing and were shot.
 After landing the troops the Buenos Ayreg returned to Cadiz and brought us to New York. The next Spanish vessel will bring over a large number of Amer jeans who were to have come on the Buenos Ayres
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Husband Dead and Wlfe Dying.

Scranton, Pa.. August 1e.-William Davis Is dead and his wife dying from the effects of inhaling Illuminating gas. The couple were found today ly- ing unconscious in bed and the hus- band died a few minutes later. Davis and his wife were married about three months ago and. according to their neighbors. their quarrels were frequent. Sunday night the husband threatened to leave her and 1t iss opposed that the woman turned on the gas while Davis slept.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Fight Upon Americana.

Paris, August 16-A special dispatch from Port Au Prince, Hayti, says that a group of Germans who for years have monopolized the commerce of that coun- try are conducting a violent campaign against the American bankers who are negotiating for concession for the con- struction of a railroad system in Hayti. The dispatch says the Germans control the press of the country, which print strongly worded articles against the Americans, and predicts the annexation of Hayti by the United States if the con- cession is granted. The Germans fear the dispatch concludes, that if the rail, road Is built it will end their monopoly in the republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
A. G. s. NEW TRAIN
 GOES ON SUNDAY

The Alabama Great Southern rail- roads new train between Birmingham and Chattanooga will be inaugurated next Sunday and will arrive at Chat tanooga at 11:15 o'clock, leaving on the return at o'clock p. m. and reaching Birmin gham at o'clock p. m.
 It is an accommodation train, put on to relieve the congestion on the fast trains. It will allow quick trips out of the city for drummers, while peo- pie along the line may leave after their work hours get to Birmingham at 9 o'clock, attend to business or pleasure and get back for work the next morning. This will. give the rail- road 8 service of four trains each way,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
WILBUR WRIGHT
 WILL TRAIN MEN

Washington, August 16.-Wilbur Wright, the aviator, who is to instruct Lieuts. Lahm and Foulois, United States army, in the manipulation of the signal corps aeroplane, was in Wash ington for a few hours today. The lease for the grounds at College Park, Md, a few miles from Washington, that are to be used for the flights, has been forwarded to Secretary of War Dickinson at Nashville, Tenn, for ap- proval.
 MT. Wright left tonight for Dayton, o. but will return to Washington when the preliminary arrangements for the training for the flights have been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
WILLIAM WINTER
 QUITS TRIBUNE

New York, August 16.-William Winter, the dean of American dramatic critics, has severed his connection with the New York Tribune, which he accepted in 1865, at the invitation of Horace Greeley. His resignation was announced today in the following statement by Hart Lyman, tho editor: MT. Winter has resigned entirely or his own accord and much to my re- gret, and have no reason to expect that he will reconsider his decision.
 T thought 1t not right to publish a small part of the amount of the matter he wrote for the Sunday Tribune of Au- gust s. MT. Winter did not agree with me, and his resignation followed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
1000 POUNDS MEAT
 STOLEN FROM GAR

It was reported to the police yesterday that a freight car of the Central of Georgia railroad was broken open Sun- day night and a large quantity of meat shipped by the Armour Packing com pany stolen.
 The robbery was evidently carefully planned, inasmuch as the thieves entered the car while the engine drawing the train had uncoupled and gone for water and coal. The robbery occurred at the point where the Central of Georgia crosses the Gate City car line.
 The robbers secured 51 hams, weighing 62O pounds, and IS sides of salt meat, weighing 494 pounds. It Is evident that the robbers drove a wagon up to the car and loaded on 1t all they could carry away, more than 1000 pounds of meat be- ing stolen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
postofflce Ia Robbed.

Burlington, N. C.. August 16.-At an early hour this morning burglars entered the postoffice at Gibsonville. small town seven miles west of here, and blew open the safe, making good their escape with the contents, amounting only to few dollars in cash and about s75 in stamps. It is supposed that nitroglycerin was used No clew to the identity of the per- petrators Is known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
CRETAN OFFICIALS
 STICK TO GREECE

Canea, Island of Crete, August 16.-The provisional administrative committee, to which the administration of the island was entrusted when the Cretan cabinet resigned Sunday, took the oath of ale glance to the King and kingdom of Greece today.
 The action of the provisional administra- ton committee in Crete in swearing all legiance to Greece apparently indicates that 1t is not its intention to meet the demands of the protecting powers to haul down the Greek flag and that, therefore, the powers will again be forced to land troops to insure the autonomy of the island,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
MISSION BOARD
 FINDS PROPERTY

ceived a communication from the Methodist board of missions to the ef- feet that an old deed has been dis covered which proves that Judge w. L. Wilson, a former probate judge of Jefferson county, gave an acre of land in Shades valley to the board of mis- sions in the year 1888.
 The discovery came about by the at tempt of purchaser to get a good deed. The lot is located near the Edge wood car line and will be exceptionally valuable for a church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Hloh Speed Electric Line.

St. Louis, August 16.-According to an announcement made tonight, dou- ble track. high speed electric line, pur- suing the sh ortest possible route be- tween Kansas City and St. Louis is to be the object of a company which Is to be incorporated at Jefferson City to- morrow with capital of s1b,oo0,Oo0. It Is announced that the right of way has been obtained, plans worked out for entering Kansas City and St. Louis and options taken on property for ter ninals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Situation Is Endangered.

Washington, August 16.-Mr. Einstein secretary of the American embassay al Constantinople, has cabled the state oe- partment that the situation there is en- dangered owing to the pressure which Is being brought to bear on the sublime porte to demand fresh categorical expla- nations at Athens regarding Crete and Macedonia. The Greek government, MT. Einstein adds, appears to have placed It. self entirely In the hands of the four pro- tecting powers, who are continuing their conciliatory efforts. While the possibility of hostilities is said to be by no means removed, hope is expressed of a peaceful solution of the difficulties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
ASHLEY READY
 FOR NEW WORK

H. G. Ashley, the new appointed collec- tor of the port at Mobile has made his bond of $20,0O0 and is now awaiting his commission. MT. Ashley's appointment is effective immediately upon his qualifying
 It was announced positively that he would receive the appointment several weeks ago, Collector Tebbetts having gracefully accepted the order. This is the first big appointment which has been effected under the new joint refereeship in Alabama. It follows the recommen- dalton of both Joseph o. Thompson and Committeeman Barker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
New corporations rormed.

Articles of incorporation for the Bell view Cemetery company were filed yes- terday in the office of the probate court with w. S. Lane, A. J. Ozanne and c. J.. Sohoenherr as incorporators. As is sug- gested by the name, the new company proposes to establish and maintain a new burial ground to be known as the Bell view cemetery. The capital stock of the corporation is $5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Iudlow Escanes.

Bill Ludlow, a white prisoner on the city street gang, made good his escape yesterday afternoon. Ludlow was being worked under Guard Murray, and at a moment when Murray was giving his at tention to other prisoners. Ludlow made a dash for his freedom and succeeded in getting away. He owed the city IS days on the streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Protest on Porto Rico.

Boston, August 16.-A letter deprecat- ing the transfer of Porto Rican affairs to the insular commission of the war de- partment from the department of the interior and opposing the idea of a new colonial department at Washington has been sent to President Taft by the ex- ecutive committee of the Anti-Imperialist league
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Suicide Pact Revealed.

St. Louis, August 16.-What the po- lice declare to have been a suicide pact was revealed tonight when Mrs. Edna King was found dead and Harry O. Harrell dying in the woman's room at 245c South Seventh street. Mrs. King had been shot through the forehead. Harrel is unconscious from the effects of a similar wound. Mrs. Kings hus- hand is a resident of Blytheville, Ark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Child Killed Rv Candy.

Montgomery August 1e.--A special to the Advertiser from Selma says: Swal- lowing a piece of taffy candy Wiley Hood, baby of w. s. Hood. a we'll known citizen. strangled to death to- night. The child had whooping cough and the nurse gave him the candy to relieve the cough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
The Tucker Infant.

The remains of the infant child of MT. and Mrs. Edmund c. Tucker, who died Sunday night at the family residence, b136 Grant avenue, were sent Monday to Clay, Ala, for interment by the Woodin Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Marriaqe Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 John wiggins of Rosedale to Mrs. Mary Gayton.
 George w. Archer of Pratt City to Miss Dora Woods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Death Results From Prank,

Port Arthur, Tex, August 1e.-Death from childish prank occurred late today in a very unusual manner. While at play in an oil company's yard some chill dren in a spirit of fun applied piece of waste saturated with gasoline to the nose of Marvin Brown, years old, which resulted in his almost instant death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
charued With EmbezzIement.

Montgomery, August 16.-A special to the Advertiser from Russellville, says: Mayor O. P. McLane of Vina, a new town near here, is in jail here charged with embezzlement. It Is charged that he collected $35 in fines assessed by his court and that the money was not turned into the city treasury. His bond Is fixed at $700, which he has not made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Strikers Are Held Back.

Stockholm, August 16.-The police to- day prohibited a great demonstration which had been arranged by the strik- CTS. The attempt to force the agricul- tural workers to strike and to refuse to harvest the crops has proved failure, All the newspapers throughout the coun- try are appearing as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
New Red Cross Scheme.

London, August 16.-Based on the Ger man and Japanese models. the war of flee has issued proposals for great vol untary Red Cross scheme in connection with the territorial army plan. It will be worked in connection with the exist ing Red Cross society and St. Johns s Ambulance society, and in the event of an invasion would provide the entire country with complete network of Red Cross organizations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
HiqhIand Extension Completed.

The extension of the North Highlands car line from North Haven to the Amer ican Cast Iron Pipe company's plant at North Birmingham is almost complete. The last spike will be driven within 10 days and street cars will be running to the pipe works immediately thereafter. There Is about a mile and a quarter of trackage, adding practically new district tributary to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Mira. E. .iR. Mehaffey.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Emma R. Mehaffey, who died Sum- day night, were held yesterday after noon at the residence of her son, 912 First avenue Interment was had in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Great Damaqe By Storm,

Yuma, Ariz., August 16.--Great damage was done today by a heavy rainstorm For three hours water fell in torrents covering the streets a foot deep. Streets and alleys in the lower portion of town were raging streams. Adobe houses crumbled and families were compelled to move out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17

The banquet to be given on the night of August 2S in honor of Congressman Morris Shephard of Texas by the Wood men of the World will be one of the most representative gatherings of not able Woodmen and Alabama public men that has been arranged in Birmingham this summer.
 Congressman Shephard is the sovereign banker of the WooSpen of the World. It Is expected that Sovereign Commander Root of Omaha, Neb.. will also be on hand, and on the day previous a grand rally of all the Woodmen in the state will be held. A barbecue and big time will be prepared at East Lake, and dur ing the afternoon a parade will be pulled off in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
NOTICE TO WATER CON
 SUMMERS. EAST LAKE.

The water will be cut off of that portion of the city of East Lake east of 64th street at 3 o'clock p. m., Aug. IT, 1909. All consumers are cautioned to provide themselves with sufficient supply to last from three (3) to five (5) hours.
 Resnectfully,
 BIRMsNCF AM WATER
 WORKS co. N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Leon A. Godefroy.

Funeral services over the remains of Leon A. Godefroy. who died Sunday night, were held at the home of his son. in-law, J. c. Putnam. Monday afternoon at o'clock. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
Hot Weather in Nebraska.

Lincoln, Neb., August 1e.-The weather bureau reported a temperature of 10S at 4 o'clock this afternoon, breaking all local records for this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-17
kilIed Bv a Baseball.

Chicago. August 16.-Benson Smith. IA years old, was killed today by e pitched baseball that struck him on the right ear. He had been catching in a game and as he turned to leave his post the pitcher, Martin Bailey. pitched another ball that hit Smith. He died in few moments