The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-16

The Court.

The Court of General Sessions wa:
convened at Newberry on Monday
Judge kershaw presiding. \ brie
charge was made to the grand jury ia:
to their duties.
Solicitor Schumpert handed out 6
number Of bills and the work of the
court began.
Only three of the petit jurors failed
to answer-B. +. Grittiu, } as r. Reagir
and D. H. Dickert. The following bill!
were handed to the grand jury:
Thos. Dillard-murder; true bill; moi
arrested.
George Mathis-burglary; true bill
guilty.
The same-highway robbery an6
larceny; true bill; continued.
Jno. and Jim Caldwell-house break
ing and larceny; guilty as to } no. Cald
well; not guilty as to Jim Caldwell.
Theo. Coats-assault with intent tc
kill; true bill; not guilty.
Caddie Simmons, Peter Simmons
and Observation-Disclosures; true bill.
julius Sadler-assault and battery
with intent to kill, and carrying con-
cealed weapons; continued to next term
of court on account of sickness Of Sad
Ter.
Enoch Jones and Wm. Cromer-lar-
ceny; true bill; Jones out on bono failed
to appear; continued to next court.
Howard Stephens-burglary; true
bill.
Jno. Caldwell and Dick Brown-lar-
ceny; guilty as to Cald we'll; not guilty
as to Brown.
George Holland Suber-murder; not
guilty.
Henry Cannon-assault and battery
with intent to kill and carrying con-
cealed weapons; true bill.
Jim Davis assault and battery and
carrying concealed weapons; true bill;
continued and admitted to bail in sum
Of $3.50.
Spencer Spearman-as assault and bat
terry high and aggravated nature
guilty.
Carrie housekeeping bawdy
house true bill.
VIM. Cromer-carrying concealed
weapons; guilty.
The court yesterday afternoon was
engaged in the trial of Howard Ste
phens for burglary.
The criminal business will likely be
finished to-day. Yesterday afternoon
there were yet three cases for trial or
disposition at this term, and the SEN
tences are to be imposed.
The Grand Jury made their present
ment yesterday and were discharged.
REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY.
To His Honor J. B. kershaw Judge Presid'
ing:
In closing our labors for the present term
the Grand Jury would submit the following
as their report: The annual reports OF the
County Commissioners, School Commission
erS and Treasurer have been submitted
These reports have all been examined, bu'
not so fully as desired, owing TO the illness
of the retiring treasurer, which has prevented
our having the vouchers before us. This ex'
animation will be made in short time IN
settlement with the State, at which the lore
man Of this jury is required to be present.
The present treasurer has his books anc
papers all in I'd condition, well arranged
and each counl, fund properly kept separate
and distinct would call attention to the
fact that there remains in the hands OF Inc
treasurer the sum Of S304.SS collected under z
vote Of Townships No. l and in aid OF 8
proposed Three C.s railroad and which was
directed to be returned to those paying by an
Act Of the Legislature. This amount is due
to the taxpayers, and should be Withdrawn
as it has to be carried ont etreasurer'S books
from year to Year.
The schools in School Districts established
by an Act of the Legislature should be as
fully under the charge and supervision OF tne
School Commissioner as are the other SchoolS
Of the County; and now they are entirely sep,
arate and independent And the officers o.
those districts should be required TO report tC
the Commissioner at least quarterly and
those officers should be required to give sum
cient bond for the faithful performance Oh
the duties required by law. AS there is dis
position to increase the number OF those dis
SrictS every precaution should be taken u
secure such schools from possible harm, pc
cause of failure to carry out properly tne
provisions of the ,aw. These officers should
be required 10 report to the County Commls-
sioners the receipts and disbursements o.
those districts.
And here we would call attention to the
fact that the duties and labors OF the County
Treasurer are greatly increased by the levy,
ing and collecting those separate school
taxes, and also the township tax voted 1ol
railroad purposes; for this increased labor the
law allows no additional remuneration
There should be a change in the law in this
particular.
We would highly commend the neat and
proper manner in which the books Of the
Auditor are kept.
We would also say the same for the offices
OF the Clerk and Probate Judge. Both OF
those officers made proper showing OF the
funds in their hapdS.
We find the Jail in good condition, well
kept and no need Of repairs.
The poor house has also been examined
and found in good condition and the inmates
all have the appearance Of having received
proper care. There are two white and thlr-
teen black paupers there at this time. A con-
tract for new buildings has been iet OUT.
These were much needed and will add great
ly to the comfort Of keeper and inmates:
A few repairs are needed and should be
made on the court house. We would strongly
advise that vault be built in the office OF the
Probate Judge. Papers OF immense impor-
lance are liable to be destroyed at any time
by fire. The cost Of such vault would bear
no comparison to the loss that might happen
to the county.
We notice hitching posts at the side OF the
court house. These posts should be at once
removed as a nuisance.
We recommend that the County Conmls'
sionerS provide some way OF crossing Enoree
river at BraZleman's.
given to our report of the nuisance OF stag.
nant water in POOLS brickyard. There should
be rule Issued to the County Commissioners
to show cause why the frequent reports OF
grand juries in regard to this orlckyard D ave
been disregarded.
We think the County Commissioners should
give more attention to road overSeers, TO see
that more work is done on the roads OF the
county. We learn that many overseer5 give
little attention to the working of their roads.
We are advised that the time for construc-
ton Of certain railroads for which taxes were
voted and bonds issued has expired; II such
be the case we think the bonds should De
returned to the County or townships.
We ask that the usual fee be paid our clerk
for services rendered.
Al. KIIGoEE Foreman.
VIM. Rutherford, JRo. w. DomlnIck,
VIM. H. Wendt, j. NJ. Taylor.
James A. Riser. Francis BObb,
J. II. Willlngham. +. D. Bishop,
J. C. Slieh. Geo. B. BooZer,
II. D. Cannon, J. Kinard Epps,
Geo. NJ. Long, Thomas Davis,
B. I. Sheely, W. h. Long.
The Town Council Makes a Haul.