The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-12-01
CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Shortest Session Of Grand Jury for Years
and Fewer Indictments Court
Proceedings.

The Circuit Court adjourned for Thanks
giving, and convened again yesterday morn
ing. The Grand Jury was discharged on FRI
day evening of last week, being the shortest
session for about fifteen years. Only four
teen presentments were made, being fewer
number than for many years. The Grand
Jury evidently wasted no time over trifling
matters, and exercised great deal of COM
mon sense. Their report will be found below.
Following is report of the cases disposed OF
since our last issue
Edward Worthington and David g. Me-
Intosh vs. Joseph Friedenwald; action; re-
moved from Baltimore county; was on trial
before a jury when our report closed last week.
1t was concluded on Monday. with verdict
for the plaintiff, damages being assessed at
$500 Mcintosh, Clabangh g. Roberts for
plaintiff; Bond and Weisenfeld for defendant.
Grove A. Shipley, appellant, vs.. J. Frank
Shipley, appellee; appeal from Lloyd Day;
tried before the Court; finding for appellee
and judgment affirmed with costs. Thomas
and Reifsnider & Reifsnider for appellant;
Henning and Clabaugh & Roberts for appellee.
Luther G. King vs. Chas. A. Smith; assump
sit; Judgment by defanlt for want of sufficient
plea and affidavit; tried before a jury; judg-
ment for $4,000. Fink for plaintiff; Bond
for defendant.
Elizabeth A. Belt vs. VIM. A. Wolf ct al:
issues from Orphans Court; tried before a
jury; verdict for plaintiff for $1,000. Thomas
and Bond for plaintiff; Reifsnider & Reifsni-
der for defendant
State of Maryland VS.. Henry Wilkins; car
rying concealed weapons, tried before jury;
verdict guilty. Fink for the state: Stocksdale
for traverser.
GRAND JURORS REPORT.
The grand jurors having finished the duties
imposed upon them beg leave to submit TO
your Honors their report:
All the eonstables of the county have APP
peared before us, and report quiet and law
abiding spirit prevailing throughout the county.
We have had before us LOG witnesses: we
have made IA presentments. We have en-
deavored to obtain evidence whereby we
might have contributed to the eradication of
the evils of gambling and drinking which we
were told prevailed extensively among the
young men, but have failed TO secure any testi-
mony upon which an Indictment could reason
ably be based. Public sentiment must be
aroused to an extent that those who know of
the existence of these evils are willing to assist
in punishment of those encouraging them to
the extent of willingly and voluntarily fur
nishing the evidence upon which they may be
presented. Without this assistance the grand
jury is, and always will be- powerless.
The 'Slot Machines that were suddenly
introduced extensively in the county have as
suddenly been removed Believing most Of
those in whose places they were placed were
not aware that they were unlawful, we have
deemed it prudent to make no presentments
in reference TO them. Should an effort be
made to reintroduce them we trust the proper
authorities will promptly suppress them.
A committee of the jury visited the Aims
House and found it in excellent condition as
to cleanliness and the general comfort of the
inmates, except that the space allotted to the
males is scarcely adequate to their. comfort.
especially in cases of sickness, and we recon-
mend the enlargement of the mems building.
Some repairs are needed to the main building
which we feel assured will be properly attended
TO by the commissioners at the right time.
We also visited the Jail and found the prop
erty in a safe and Clearly condition and found
nothing to criticise or condemn.
We have learned that the condition of the
Flint Mills at Hoods Mills has not been i'm
proved and that the operatives health and
lives are still jeopardized. We have failed to
make any presentments only because the
States Attorney informs us that an indictment
is now pending against them and has only
been suspended upon their promise to provide
safer appliances.
HENRY GAIT, Foreman.