The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-04-14
GRAND JURY REPORT.
GRAND jury Rooms,

TO tie Honorable, tie District Court Of
the Fourth .Iuiicidl District Of Me-
vatla, msaad for The County Of Hum
boLis.-
The Grand jury respectfully submit
the following partial report:
We have found four true bills and
ignored two cases.
In accordance with the instructions
Of this Court, we have labored assidu-
ouslyy Guided by your Honor's charge,
by our obligation as jurors, and by the
evident need of long suffering Hum
boldt county, we have pursued our in
vestigatons to the extent herein re-
ported. Lest any should mistake,
and regard our efforts as com
plete or exhaustive, we quote
the language of the ancient Queen:
''Verily, the half has not been
told" 70 affirm that the affairs Of the
county have been shamefuHy conduct
ed and her interests demoralized by
the incompetency of her officials, is but
mild putting Of the facts as they APP
pear to the most mediocre of investigat-
ors. Our examination has been con-
fined almost exclusively to- the two
years Immediately preceding the pres
cnt. Much that is reprehensible during
that period can be traced still further
into the past, and the entail OF that
past is composed entirely of its evils,
and retaining none Of its virtues. Be-
heving that the best interests of the
county have been overlooked by pre-
ceding, We urge careful inspection into
county affairs on the part of succeed
ing, Grand Juries, assuring them that
an interminable field will open to the
behests of duty.
On examining the County Hospital,
we find one occupant, the building in
good order, and the beds comfortable
and clean.
Notwithstanding the sale Of iItoxi~
eating liquors to Indians is prohibited
in Section /, Chapter 50, Stat. 1877,
the traffic is still engaged in with impu-
nifty. This crime should be suppressed,
and we ask the aid of all good citizens
and officials in enforcing the full pc nal
ty of the law upon conviction.
We find the outside wood work of
the Courthouse weather beaten and fast
,lecaying, while the plastering and win
dow blinds on. the inside need atten-
ton. We would suggest the applica-
cation of three coats of paint for the
wood work, and immediate repairs for
the plastering and blinds.
1t is highly essential that the work
began in rendering the Jail safe,
should be now completed by fin
ishing the side lining and covering the
Jail ceiling.
We find there are three cell door
keys hopelessly lost, and. would suggest
that the Sheriff. be supplied with new
and secure locks for the cells. The in
security of the cell doors, when locked
is very noticeable, and we would sug-
gest steps that would make them se-
cure.
We find4 four prisoners at present in
the County Jail: two for petty larceny.
one for embezzlement, and one for fell
ony. The prisoners are well treated as
to the quality and quantity of food sup
piled, but the offensive odors arising
from the prison closet should. if posi-,
BILE be prevented.
In the investigation, of the County
School Superintendent office, we made
special examination of letters, vonch-
ers, and book entries relative to the
school furniture purchased by Mr..
Chenoweth for the Big Meadows school
district, and as the result OF such in
quiry we find that there is,not the SEM
blance of an excuse for the charges, and
complaints circulated against the School
Superintendent.
| This Grand jury is CT the opinion,
frominformation and reports of ma