Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-01-03

month. That would be Of very material
aid In expediting civil and criminal bus
mess. have also thought that II we
had one Judge for Ohio county alone,
holding twelve shorts terms Of Court
year, that we would get along better
but, on second thought, l am not sure
that one Judge could transact the bust
ness OF this county"
would not q criminal Conrt, sitting
monthly or continuously, with grand
jury which could be called together
upon any or every day, be OF general
benefit In securing a better administra-
tion Of justice?"
"Yes, l think it would have that
effect. In most criminal cases, speedy
trial is very desirable; but, of course,
there are a few cases, like the Van
Baker or DR.. Garrison cases, where a
speedy trial would not be desirable, for
many reasons which will readily occur"
docs not the present criminal sYs-
tenn insure TO the advantage OF the de-
PENDANT, by reason of the great delays?"
Eyes; there is tendency in that d.
rection. Witnesses will get scattered,
and the general sharp outlines OF a case
be rubbed off,
Then you are not quite clear as to
the best remedy?"
"No. The whole matter ought to be
discussed by the bar and public, and
the best solution OF the matter arrived
at. A Criminal Court would, think,
commend itself to many, and would
work distinct improvement In the
present situation"
When Mr.. ]. d. Ewing was asked for
his views, he said:-
Something ought to done. The
fact is, the present two Judge system
is a failure. Matters do not go on
smoothly, and the system OF keeping
the record books Is wrong. Cases are
transferred from one part to another,
and the record appears In two books,
and often there is great deal OF con-
fusion. Matters are generally in an
unsatisfactory condition, and there
ought to be some relief"
Would Criminal Court afford that
relef?"
Eyes, l think it would. Such a Court
ought to hold frequent terms, and have
control Of the police cases, as we'll az
the State cases In which indictment Is
necessary. That would work the abo-
lition of the Police Court, which would
be a good thing. The city laws would
be better administered. and as regards
misdemeanor and felony cases, there
would be speedy trials, which would be
more satisfactory generally than the
present state of affsirs-although there
are cases occasionally where speedy
trials are not desirable. 1 have discuss,
ed this matter with Judge Melvin, and
his views coincide with mine."
Col. George B. Caldwell sald:-
''To my notion, an increase in the
number OF terms, from three to say
eight, would result in expediating bust
ness, both civil and criminal. This was
the system under which the old NUM-
cipal Court worked, and it was very
satisfactory. The present system is
bad, and there ought to be relief in some
quarter or in some manner"
Other attorneys spoken to were gen.
orally in favor of Criminal Court as
being much needed, and the idea OF
giving it Jurisdiction over city offenses,
as well as those against State laws, met
with a good deal of favor. One gentle
man thought such Court, with sessions
for the transaction of police business
from 9 to 10 o'clock daily, and the Court
for the trial of State causes converting
at 10 a. N. daily, with grand jury
which could be sworn in for six months,
and which should sit every thirty days,
unless sooner called together by
the Court, would be an excellent idea,
and one which would become very pop
Mar.