Arizona weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1885-1903, 1890-06-25

Campbell. l.. NJ. Olden, j. X. Lockett,
II. M. Hugh =. Charles Ferguson.
Thos. Mccormick. VIM. Whistler and
A. Ernst.
FRIDAY, June 20.
Court met at 10 O'Clock.
| Vaaderlip VS. Vanderbilt: set for trial
June 80.
| Territory We j. b. Mclaughlin, in
dictment grand larceny; set for trial
jane "a
Territory vs. T. L. Rosser, Indictment
efgrand larceny; set for trial Jane 81.
Territory vs. Charles Morris: disrniss
ed and bail exonerated.
Strahle ct al vs Wm. Dulin; con-
tinued.
Territory v. Wsrrell; plead guilty Of
assault with deadly weapon.
J. L. o. Byrne wac admitted to cili-
senship.
Piedmont Cattle Co. VS. Congress
Gold Mining Co.; demurrer argued,
and taken under advisement; case on
trial before the court without Jury.
Adjourned until 10 O'Clock. June 2ist.
SATusDAY, June 81. i
Court re-convened at the usual hour.
The grand jury returned indictments
| against l.. j. Bargemsn for murder,
and ACCOMPLISHMENTS each against ] NJ.
and J. c. Frier for grand larceny.
The. grand jury slso made it, final
! report ana were discharged. Below
will be found synopsis OF the report.
Indictments found were, for murder,
2; burglary. 3; attempt to murder,
grand larceny. 8, assault with deadly
| weapon, /; obtaining money under false
pretenses, 2; resisting an officer, l j;
l aggravated battery, /.
Bills were ignored as follows Bur
glary, 3; assault with deadly weapon,
3; defscing cattle brand, 3; aggravated
tastery, L; forgery, l.
The usual com pliments we're paid 10
the judge, district attorney. sheriff and
other officers.
The grand jury repeats the recon-
! mendstisn heretofore made by the
JoURSAL-MiSRR, TO have the court
house lighted by electricity. IL also
recommends the purchase of time lock
cafe for the county treasurer IL also
recommends "a additional compensa-
ton Of 81 per day to ). A. Park, its
clerk.
The following is the list OF commit
tees appointed by G. w. sines, FORE
man OF the grand jury, to investigate
the public offices: District attorney
and recorders Officer. J. Cartmell,
James McCrum and Guy Bennett.
Probate judges office and county
hospital-O. r. Place, J. G.. Snow and
George Scheurman. Sheriff's Office and
county jail--G. W. Ford, P "A. Cfaigue
and Fritz Jessen. Board OF supervi-
sors-H. N. Palmer, l.. F. Hale and
J. A. Park.
The committe appointed to inyesti-
gate the county hospital and probate
judges ONCE reported as follows:
Inmates in hospital Jan. /, 1890. -. 5
Admitted during the year - q
Discharged. ....,.. ,...,......2 go
Deaths .......... 2
Inmates now in hospital. 81
Medical aid furnished inmates of Jail Is
The kitchen and sick Wa Dis have
cleanly appearance, and no serious
complaints were made OF poor food or
i'll treatment, while many expressed
feelings OF satisfaction and gratitude
for the excellent nursing and kind
treatment from the natron,
The committee recommends that q
better hospital for the accommodation
OF the county's sick be furnished.
The probate judges Office was found
Ne near perfection as poss, bic, also.
The committee appointed TO investi-
gate the district attorneys and county
recorders Office Iepert as follows:
I'VE find the recorders Office TO be
in good condition. The investigation
develops the fact that the records are
being kept up closely, and the work
now being done is in An exceptionally
neat and workmanlike manner. We
respectfully recommend that one GER
tain old book OF marks and brands be
Transcribed and indexed
"The Office of district attorney we
End furnished with all necessary books
and stationery, and Office furniture in
fair condition. Docketed cases We find
promptly and properly disposed Of"
The committee to examine the shei-
iff's Office and Jail made very favora-
ole report, stating that "the officers are
antiring in the performance OF their
duties, and deserve great credit for the
many Improvements made to the court
house square during the past two years"
They recommend the strengthening OF
the courthouse tower; repairs TO plas-
tering in various parts OF the building
the pure base Of 100 feet OF good hose
the purchase of new mating for the
grand jury room, and the purchase Of
new flag.
The Jail was found in good condition,
and the quality of the food furnished TO
the prisoners good
The Jail floor needs repairing, and
better ventilation Of the Jail, they state,
is needed.
Notice.