The Democratic advocate., 1890-11-29
Proceedings of the Circuit Court.

I1OSGSuLA5S Vi Vic SA4SuAS SOu1Ss
The case of Koontz VS.. Warehime, which
was on trial when our report was concluded
last week, was finished on Monday, with a
verdict for the plaintiff, and damages assess
ed at $400.
Following are the other cases disposed of
this week:
John Thomson, appellant, VS.. John Hart.
man, appellee; from Justice Grapster; before
a jury; juror Withdrawn and non pros, on
motion of appellee attorneys, and Judgment
reversed without prejudice. Maulsby for
appellant; Thomas and Henning for appellee.
Phineas A. Gorsuch VS.. Edward Bolte;
action for damages; before a jury, On trial
when going to press Relsnider & Reilsui-
der, and Maulsby, for plaintiff; Henning for
defendant
Tuesday and were discharged. Following is
their report to TIE Court;
To the Honorable Judges Of The Circuit Cout Of GrrroH
County,
The grand jury of the November term oommene
ing November 10Th. 1880, and ending November 25h
1890 respectfully submit the following report: The
grand jury was in session II days, investigated 70
cases; found Sc indictments, and dismissed 80 cases.
and examined l62 witnesses, including Is constn-
bes The grand Jury have conducted the inyeSti-
cations of the various cases before them rapidly
as was consistent with a proper regard for Justice
and truth but regret that under the present system
procuring
expense is incurred, and time lost in the examna-
tion of witnesses, whose testimony is practically
worthless. We find upon inspection of the jail that
the sheriff IS doing all in his power, with the facili
ties at hand, TO safely secure the IL prisoners now
confined therein and that due regard is paid 70 the
sanitary condition the building and premises.
Upon representations made to the foreman, lie as
spmed the responsibility OF appointing committee
of grand jurors 10 examine the condition Of the
aims house and its inmates. The committee report
that they find all in good condition except that in
few of old decrcpid and blind persons at least
one o whom is filthy in the extreme. and whose
confinement in room, also occupied by Others, Is
preudicial alike to the interests good health and
common decency, and they believe it is not possible
for the steward to correct this evil with the facilities
and room at his command.
While perhaps not strictly within the province of
the grand jury TO allude 10 Improvements in and
about the court house, which, in their Judgment
ought TO be made, they cannot refrain from calling
your Honors special attention to the grand jury
room and the total lack of ventilation therein,
which not only subjects the members during their
sessions TO great discomfort but which is calculated
put in jeopardy the health Of those who call
ed upon TO perform as grand jurors such enforced
public service. Understanding that at the last May
Term of court, your Honor appointed a committee
from among the members of the Bar of which you
are the chairman, TO take into consideration the
alteration and improvement OF the court room we
both subjects, and through you that of the County
Commissioners, that such committee may urge upon
them the necessity of promptly acting in the mat
ter. The cost ofSnch Improvements can in no event
compelled to attend court is taken into eOnsidera
ton, ought not 10 be seriously taken into account
who are called upon hereafter to attend court, may
find the condition of the court and grand jury rooms
altered and changed for the better. To the Court
and all its officers tender our thanks fo- courte-
sizes and for prompt and valuable information ae-
corded us at all times We now respectfully ask to
be discharged j. FRANK sHIPLEY, Foreman.
Court adjourned on Wednesday until yes
terday.