Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-09-12
In the Judge of probate's Office every

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thing Is IN most excellent condition.
We also visited the jail and we find
the present jail accommodations en-
tirely unfit and inadequate to the
present and prospective needs OF the
county; the drainage and ventilation
are bad and the chances OF safety ft
the prisoners in case of fire IN the
court house are very poor. There are
no separate cells Tor female prisoners,
or witnesses; and In the light of these
| facts the Jury recommend that the
county build new jail 10 be OF brick,
with two stories aLd a basement, aud
not less than 5Ox6O feet In size, the
building to be situate fifteen feet IN
rear of the present court house and
connected with the same by passage
way. The present used iron cells for
prisoners to be removed To the second
story of the new .uilding 80 as "a
secure better drainage and ventilation.
The prisoners report that they are
well treated aud the premises are MS
well kept III Is possible under the cir
cuinstauces.
We fiud that under the existing
laws of the territory In regard 10 boun-
ties for the killing of wild animals
IL seems 10 be impossible TO prevent
frauds on the territory ia paying such
bounties anu We can see no remedy for
the existing frauds under the present
law. and we would recommend the re-
peal Of the same.
Our attention having been called to
the many Outrages of decency and in
fractions of law to be witnessed at the
depot of the Northern Pacific railroad
In Miles City on the arrival and de-
parture Of the passenger trains at
night, We would strongly recommend
that the county commissioners enable
the sheriff Ia place an officer there for
the protection of the people from the
indecent exhibitions complained of
aud to secure proper punishment OF
those violating the law.
We have reason TO believe that In
many instances the public roads have
been obstructed by fences and We re-
commend that the proper officers
cause these distractions to be removed
and any parties thus offending to be
punished, as provided by law.
In closing our report, we desire TO
express our thanks to the court for
courtesies extended to us. as grand
jurors; also to express our thanks to
District Attorney Blake for his ener-
getic and efficient assistance to US In
the performing of our duties.
J. J. THOMPSON,
Foreman.
Mrs. Ellen Bishop was granted di-
vorce from Chas. Bishop, VIM. q.
Staehle appearing for the plaintiff.
The case of Ryan Bros. va NJ. Bran
denburg as treasurer of Custer county
was heard and taken under advise
ment by the court. A. F. Burleigh ap-
pearipg for plaintiffs, Judge Blake for
defendants.
Motion for q new trial In case of
Leighton, Jordan & Co. VS.. Pennell &
Roberts was taken under advisement.
Motion for new trial in case of the
Territory vs. Jacob F. Schmalsle was
overruled.
No indictment being found against
Fields, for burglary, by the grand jury,
he was released from custody. but as
he is an important witness in several
criminal cases, he is still held in jail,
bail not being forthcoming.
NOTES.
The territorial grand jury brought
in fifteen indictments.
The findings of the grand jury, as
related In this report, are excellent.
Edward Brown. who was held in
bail to appear before the grand jury
to answer to the charge of murder,
not having put IN an appearance, nor
any OF the witnesses In the case. the
case must go over to the next session
of the grand jury at the spring term of
court.
A prisoner named Flynn was in
dicted by the grand jury for burglary,
but has not yet been arraigned.
On Monday the trials by jury Of
both United States and Territorial
cases will commence.
Sheriff Savage has the sincere
thanks Of q JOURNAL man for valua-
BILE information.
District Clerk McFarlane says he is
now onto the routine of his business
and finds little difficulty In keeping
right, he acknowledged that he was
rather shaky for the first. few days.
Mr.. McFarlane is competent for the
position lie occupies and is credit
to il.
Judge Bach gains golden opinions
each day of the term for the manner
In which he runs a court. He is an
ornament to the bench.
Yesterdays session was long one
court convening at 8 O'Clock, a. m,
and being adjourned at 8 o'closk in
the evening.
Agent n. Y, L. E., and w. r. r.,