Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-05-15
& A JURY.
1t Finds the Peaitentiary in Good Con-
ditiOn and Thanks q Few Of1oials.

01t1On n THANKS q rev OWclalSs
The Grand Jury empaneled at the Ma.
term of the United States Court, held q
Deer Lodge, submitted the following report
To the Hon. william J. 0albraith, Judge Of tn
Second Judicial District of Montana Territory
We, the Grand Jury, empaneled for tn,
investigation of offenses arising under thu
constitution and laws of the United State.
committed within the jurisdiction Of the
Honorable Court, beg leave to report that
we have fully investigated all matters that
have come to our knowledge, Or of which
we could obtain legal evidence, and in such
cases as we deemed proper have duly pre-.
sented Indictments, and where in our
opinion the evidence was not sufficient, we
have ignored the charges;broughtt to our at
t~ention.
That We have, at the solicitation Of the
United States Marshal and the Warden OF
the United States Penitentiary, visited that
institution, and are pleased to report that
wo found the same well kept, and that the
prisoners therein confined were comfort
ably and neatly provided for-as we'll as
the safe keeping of the prisoners would per-
NIT, and that under the many substantial
and various improvements made in said
prison. the prisoners therein confined are
allowed many of the benefits and comforts
of life and health.
And before closing this, our report, We
desire to return to the Judge of this Court
our thanks for the kind and courteous
treatment we have at all times received,
and to the Hon. r. s. Kelley, the United
States Marshal, we desire to express our
appreciation of his very efficient and kind
treatment in the faithful performance of
his duties. and the interest taken in max
ing our labors az easy aud light as posi-
bic, and in the faithful aid of all his bal
lifts and deputies.
And to the United States Attorney we
desire to return ur thanks for his kind
attention and untiring efforts to aid rs in
investigating the cases brought before us.
And now, having completed all of our
labors, we respectfully ask the Court to
dischsr rye us finally from further atten-
dance upon the Court. Signed.by
A.. w. BARNARD, Foreman.
THE TERRITORIAL GRAND JURY
also submitted it's report. It says: I'VE
visited the United States Penitentiary,
found the guards At their posts, and an air
of neatness throughout the buildings and
grounds. We are pleased to note the great
made there during the past
year; by tho completion of the building &C
cording to the original plans, which now
affords ample room for all convicts COZ
fined therein. We would recommend the
construction Of a kitchen in keeping with the
main building, as the one now occupied is
to small, inconvenient, and being q wooden
structure endangers the premises. Com
plant having been made to us that the
waters of Warm Spring Creek have been
made impure and rendered unfit for use.
caused by the water coming from the Ana
conda concentration and flowing into the
waters OF said Warm Spring Creek. SINH.
lar complaint was also made by the resi-
dents on Douglas Creek, Of injury to the
water by the Granite Mountain Company's
mill. We would suggest to the said mining
that they Immediately take
such steps as will obviate any further cause
complaint"