The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-04-17
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ceived the thoughtful eoside1ation of che
extent have Engaged the attention Of the
Legislature. But the public sentiment
has not so far, been sufficiently strong or
pronounced to secure the enactment Of
law which would cure the evil, and
bring about the desired and necessary re-
form. To the end therefore, that
strong public sentiment on this subject
may be aroused, the Grand Jury has
thought proper to call public attention
to the question, and we urge that it be
agitated until the public demands are
satisfied by the enactment of laws which
will secure the needed relief We have
examined the Public buildings, the Court
House, Jail, school houses. As to the con-
dition of the Court House, and the nee
cessity of repairing it, the Grand Jury
believes that this could be more safely
determined by the opinion of an expert,
and all improvements, if any, that are ne
cessary, may safely be left to tho discre-
ton Of the Court and the wisdom Of the
Police Jury, who are specially charged
with such matters.
We have found the prisoners in the
Parish prison we'll cared for and
the condition Of the buildings and sur
rounding grounds in as good condition as
could be expected under the Circumstance
es. The sanitary condition of the build
ing and the comfort of the prisoners
could be greatly increased by the erec-
ton of certain improvements now rem
dersd practicable aud feasible by the CO.
tablishment of q system of water works
by the City Council and we learned with
satisfaction that the Police Jury has al
ready made an appropriation which will
secure these improvements.
We have examined the books and ac-
counts of the Parish Treasurer and find
the same in good shape and admirably
kept by that officer. The examination
of these books furnishes convincing proof
of the satisfactory condition of the parish
finances. notwithstanding the extraor-
binary monetary stringency which has
affected the citizens of our parish equally
with so many of their fellow counlrymen,
the collection of taxes has been snrprls-
iugly good. We find the indebtedness
of the past year has been paid in full,
and that q considerable surplus, to be
largely increased by future collections,
has been carried over to the new year.
While we congratulate the Police Jury
upon their showing, We deem it our duty
to urge upon that body the absolute ne
cessity of practicing most rigid economy
in the management of the parish finances,
to the end that substantial reduction
nav be occurred ia the rate of taxation,
and thus some relief given to sorely
pressed people.
In conclusion, we desire to make our
acknowledgements to your Honor for the
courtesy and consideration which we
have received at your hands. We teuder
our thanks also to our worthy and ETH
Gent Sheriff and his deputies, who have
rendered prompt and valuable aid in the
dispatch of the business before us.
We desire, specially, to express our In
debtedness to Mr.. Jno. c. Ryan, acting
District Attorney, in place of MIR. Phanor
Breazeale, whose enforced absence from
sickness we regret, for his uniform cour-
tesy and for the prompt and valuable as
sistance he has given us in the discharge
of the difficult and ardnous duties deyOlv-
| ing upon us, all of which is respectfully,
Sa0m'''eo' F. SEP,
| Foreman.
State vs.. John Woods, carrying con-
cealed weapons. Accused waived ar
raignment, plead gnilty and was sentenc'
cd to pay fine of SIS and costs and to
be confined in the parish Jail for 60 days.
State Va. Charles Dabney attempt at
rape. Accused tried by jury and iouad
guilty as charged in tho indictment.
MONDAY, APRIL 18TH,
| District Court met pursuant TO adjourn
ment, his Honor Judge Andrews presid
ing.
Josiah Chambers vs.. D. S. Ferris. De
fault.
Horter g. Rice W.. D. S. Ferris. De
fault taken April 22nd, 1895. setiaside ant
default entered az of this date.
Metropolitan National Bank of Kansa
CITY va. Morris Epstein. Default.
Wear e. Boogher Dry Goods Co. VT
VIM. p. Flower. Judgment in favor o
Plaintiff fri $637.75, with interest AM
costs. .,
VIM. c. Cawthorn vs. &. Il. Miller
Trial fixed for Friday, May 3rd.
State vs. j. H. futile. Embezzlement
Accused arraigned, plead not guilty an
asked for trial by jury. Case SGT to
Wednesday April oath.
state vs.. Willis and jim TOllivei
Shooting with intent to murder. Cas-
called for trial, pursuant to assignment
as to accused Willis Toliver. Tried b
jury and verdict of guilty as charged.
State va. Nose Jenkins. Larceny. Cas-
called for trial and after hearing the ev
dence, the District Attorney abandone
: the prosecution and the jury from tn
box rendered a verdict of not guilty
State va. Jim Salter and Jos. Williams
e Shooting with intent to murder. Iris
of case commenced and proceeded with
the hour of adjournment.
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