Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-16

| The Grand Jury yesterday filed the fol-
lowing partial report in Department One
of the Superior Court:
To the Honorable the Superior Court Of the Count,
Of Sacramento, STATE Of California: The Grand Jury
beg leave TO submit the following partial report:
| Since our last report, which was made on the
14th day of February, we have examined two
criminal cases and have found two indictments,
one for murder and one for felony.
We have visited the City Hall and Prison, the
County Courthouse ard Jail, the Hall of Rec
Ords and County Hospital
By the courtesy of the Chief of Police, we
were shown through every cell, and we exam
ined every nook and corner of that s.ancient
land mark, the City Prison, and found it as
neat and clean as possible. Yet there is gener
ated within its walls an atmosphere which we
think is not conducive to health.
Our inquiry as to the cause was answered by
But at the County Jail we found quite con-
trast, which leads the Jury to believe that the
fault lies in the fact that the City Prison is par
italy under ground and without proper
City Prison is located seems to have
outlived its usefulness. In its walls may be seen
dangerous looking openings suggesting the pro-
priety of having the building examined by one
qualified to judge of its safety, and as the Police
Court and Station are within its walls, we would
recommend such examination.
The County Courthouse and Hall of Records
are in good condition land meet all the require
ments of the county.
The County Jail is model of cleanliness and
security. The only complaint from prisoners,
was for - more exercise" but this Grand jury
do not think IL proper to offer any recommend
tious, as we believe the past and present Sherifis
are humane and understand the wants of those
under their cafe, as well as the danger of too
much exercise"
The County Hospital reflects credit upon the
county and executive ability on the part of the
superintendent, DR.. G. A. White. The building
out houses and all the appurtenances belonpjno
thereto are in good condition. During our visit
ample opportunity was given the patients to lay
before the jury any grievances they might have
but all seemed satisfied with the treatment re,
celved from officers and attendants.
Since the appointment of DR.. White TO four.
years term considerable comment has been
made as to the power of the Board of Super
vlsors to make such four-year term, But sub.
division of Section % of the County Govern
ment Act gives full aud almost absolute powers
10 the Board in all matters pertaining to the
care and maintenance of the county's sick and
INDECENT, and, SO far as We can judge, they have
faithfully performed their duty.
For the purpose of exporting the books of the
several county officers, the Grand Jury engaged
the services of j. q. Hogan, formerly employed
by the Bank of ID. q. Mills Il Co., whose Cashier
recommended as being fully competent and
trustworthy. Mr.. Hogan exported the books
and submitted his report to the Grand Jury on
who will examine IT will say that we were for
tunate in our selection of expert Mr.. Hogan
did the work for SIS per day. and finished iI i'm
fifty-five days, costing the county the sum of
$3.50. But from his report you will find that,
from errors detected, he caused to be paid to
tne treasury the following amounts:
From The County Clerk. ..................S2 4l 10
From the Sheriff Drew 81 %
From the County Treasurer. Sc 68