Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-01-17

A special venire was issued for eight petite
jurors.
Prisoners against whom true bills had been
returned at former setting of the court were
arraigned, to plead as follows: W. D. Smith
and j. Hamilton, larceny from Breen & Young,
to plead Wednesday; Alonzo Gavner, arson;
same; I. B. Shissler, larceny of coat, same;
Thomas Fahey, larceny from T. Edwards,
same; Ole Benson, larceny from j. johnson,
to plead to-day; John Hanks, larceny from
N. Levy, same.
REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY.
The grand jury reported at II o'clock yes
terdey morning. They returned true bills
against Thomas Hines an Mike Mccarthy for
highway robbery. Two additional indict-
ments were returned, but it is not deemed ad-
visable to publish the names as the defendants
are still at large.
No indictments were found against Samuel
Ekland and Thomas Jefferson. In the latter
case the jury were unable to find material
witnesses who had left the city,
Their final report, in substance, was as fol-
lows:
COMMITTEE ON JAIL.
The report of the committee first refers to
the worn out and ill ventilated condition OF
the jail, which was found overcrowded with
prisoners committed for petty offenses. They
recommended repairs for the furnace and that
iron gratings be substituted for the wooden
arrangements that separate the cells from the
entrance corridor. On this subject they con-
slider that it would be an easy matter for the
prisoners to force the wooden gratings, over
power the keeper and make their escape. 1t is
also recommended that an irou CRATE or fence
be placed three feet from the outer walls,
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order that the keepers may be enabled to pass
in and out without being obliged to mingle
with the prisoners.
Upon being questioned the prisoners ex-
pressed pretty general satisfaction with their
treatment. The food was found to be suf-
fcient in quantity and wholesome, except the
tea, which was of bad quality. The daily
menu of the Jail was given and the jury recon-.
mended that the county physician be required
the view of giving sick prisoners systematized
attention. Reference is made concerning the
inadequate means to punish unruly prisoners.
When confined on bread and water for mis-
conduct, the fellow. prisoners of the recalci-
trant pass portion of their food to him,
which makes the intended punishment dead
letter. The general unitness of the jail is
spoken of, and the hope is expressed that the
present communicating influences that pervade
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pletion of the work house.
The committee also refer to their inspect
ion of the city hall, which was found in as
neat and orderly condition as the present
cramped and inadequate situation will allow.
It is recommended that the city erect an addi-
ton at the north end of the building, to have
at least double the present capacity.
The report is signed by Messrs. G. Seaburry,
G. 8. Rogers and Edmund Rice, Jr.
POOR FARM,
The committee on poor farm submitted a
brief report. stating that it was found in a
satisfactory condition, and they recommend
the construction of cesspools for the use of
the honse. Signed by Herman Greve, W..
Kuoller, j.. j. O'Leary.
COUNTY HOSPITAL.
Messrs. Sealy, O'Brien and Heyderstadt Wis
tied the hospital and found the institution
under efficient management. The patients re-
ceive as careful attention as the internal ar
rangements will permit. The ventilation was
found defective as were the arrangements for
isolating infectious cases and patients requir-
ing surgical attention. They recommended
improved heating and ventilating apparatus
and certain improvements in the water system.
COUNTY OFFICES.
The committee on county offices found the
affairs of the respective offices admirably con-
Quoted and the usual, reflections were made
concerning the inadequacy of all the county
buildings. They made no suggestions.
Signed. GMo W. LAWSON.
E. A. HEMINGWAY,
D. SCHULTZ.