The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-11-16
onnRr WEEK IN EFFINeaAM.
-na Grand Jury Goes Into Affairs
With a Vim.


With a Vim.
E-fin~hap, superior court convened Mon
d.v and Continued two days. Judge Fall
can't presided, and he does 1t with dignity
md ability. The judges charge to the
land Jury was clear, comprehensive and
ct times eloquent
rb-ouoh the courtesy of Mr.. A. =.
s-bssror1se. the efficient and accommodating
Cisrk of Efinghams superior court, the
SfoprrNc NEWS Guyton correspondent has
-, furnished with the proceedings of the
,,7ur, end 2 copy of the grand jury pre-
T-,,a hills we're found against young Nor
- For murder in two cases, as already
s+sfad in the MORNING NEWS, with several
others for minor otfenses
Isaac Odum plead guilty to the charge of
t,,rolerv. and was sentenced to ten years in
the penltenuary. -
10 was attorney in quite a number of
..ses nouch of the business Of the court
rad 10 be continued.
Son,a of the criminal cases. in fact, a
majority of them, being for light ofenses
-,ight be disposed Of In Judge PittmanS
oo,5ntv court. but it would appear that the
county commissioners, as also the grand
Wv nrefer to let prisoners remain in Jail,
81 considerable expense to the taxpa yers
- tne county, rather than recommend or
annrorriate funds with which to defray the
Cxrenses of the county court
In the act creating the county court of
rf5neharn it was intended to be self-sustain-
ing nut since 1t has been in operation it is
found TO be a saving INSTITUTION IN the way
~ disnoslng of light criminal cases and
i-aenlpe the Jail empty. Judge Pittman re-
osiTes no compensation for his services as
lrdoe hut his officers cannot afford to serve
srithout some compensation, with the ex-
nanses of transporting prisoners and the
attendance of witnesses. 1t is said that
Tnanv crimes are committed which should
he dealt with, but are allowed to pass for
want of funds TO pay the arresting officer
for his service.
The grand Jury, in its presentments, re-
oorfs having examined the books of all the
comfy officers and justices of the peace. and
fonnd them neatly kept and satlsfacto y.
The suggestion Of the News correspon-
dent. which appeared last Sunday, with
reference to the loose manner in making the
tav returns. and the low valuation OF prop
artv had most desirable effect. On this
subject the grand jury says: 1--WE find that
some of the property in the county has
been returned considerably under its value y
Two assessors for each of the militia dis
+ricts we're appointed to reassess and report
to the proper authorities
The Jury reports the public roads of the
county in tair condition. 1t could have
gone further and recommended the bridging
Of a few sluggish streams which, in time of
heavy rains, impede travel, and make it
dangerous to ford these streams.
The public or county buildings were re-
ported IN good condition.
Referring to the finances of the county.
TIE Jury reports on hand:
General county fund 1908 50
Psuper fund......, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. l62 63
jail fund -. --...... .-.-..... -. -. 419 II
superior court fund. .......... ......... 4S2 IS
Capt. A. NJ. Morgan, A. Morgan and A.
J Futrell were recommended for CONNER
cisl notaries.
R. W. Sheppard and B. L. Morgan were
recommended for notaries public and ex-
oficio justices of the peace.
Judge Robert W. Sheppard is one of the
rising young men of Efingham, and while
modesty wearing the judicial ermlne of his
Office, in the discharge of his official duties,
be will be found to follow the celebrated
Coke and do that which shall be fit for a
Judge to do"
The grand jury, in its following present
ments, recommends The appointment of
William Canuet Albert Nease and A. n.
Kefer for members of the county school
board in place of Rev. Jacob Austin, J, N.
| Speer and j. B. Keiffer, members of the
| old board, who declined reappointment
On the subject OF concealed weapons the
jury takes very strong grounds, and says
the "Dase cowarGly and fiendish act of ca
rying concealed weapons is prac.iced by
some in our county, and We urge upon all
good citizens the sacred duty OF bringing
every such instance that may coma under
their knowledge to the notice of the proper
authorities.
Gov. Northen's inaugural address seems
to have impressed the jury, and it elaoor-
Gtas upon it in the following manner:
AS good citizens and as grand jurors we can
CT Gov. Northern; but would recommend that
our legislators assist him in the great task be-
tore him Of abrIdging the laws keeping down
special legislation and making laws gen
elaL fixing salaries of the assembly
protecting individual and corporate invest
menus and holding in the iron grip of the law
pf'cate our needs of more money for educa-
tonal purposes and greater Inducements for
teacAerS W e feel that the pilot of our ship of
state has set her Prov on the right co rise, and
j the crew Will do their duty as individuals we
have faith to believe that soon in the great
e4uaQron OF states, Georgia can hoist her flag
without blush, and let the others read a de-
s7lVed motto; Wisdom, Justice and Moderation
The jury wound up by returning thanks
10 Judge Falliga1t for his able and elabo.
taCe charge, and to Solicitor General Frazer
tor his courtesy and Information. Hon.
ueorge ID. Morgan was foreman.