The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1900-11-30

the circnlt court for the Seventh judicial
circuit, Florida, in and for Brevard county.
now in session at Titusville. Florida:
We, the grand jury, beg leave to report
as follows:
We have duly and faithfully given our
time and attention to such matters as
were brought before us by the attorney
for the state, and such other matters as
were brought TO our attention.
We have examined the books and Office
of the clerk of the circuit court, and we
find the books neatly and correctly kept,
and in good business condition.
We have examined the books and &C.
counts of the county treasurer, and found
them in a thorough and businesslike man
ner, and found that the balance due the
county was on deposit in the Indian Riv-
er State bank, as shown by the certificate
of the bank exhibited to us.
We have examined the Jail and found
everything neatly and correctly kept.
The examination of the books of the
county officers have been general, as the
limit of time did not allow the jury to
make further examination.
We beg to say that a general complaint
was made that the fish Law was being vi
olated in some portions OF the county,
and We feel that it is sufficient that We
call attention 10 this matter in this our
general presentment, and the proper
authorities will fully investigate, and,
if necessary, vigorously prosecute such
parties that may be violating the fish
law, and We especially urge the fish
warden of the county TO see that no
violation of the fish law is committed;
aud if such violation is being committed,
that he promptly report such violators,
that they may be prosecuted and pun"
ished.
We recommend that the floor in the
office of the clerk of the circuit court be
repaired and that an awning covered with
galvanized iron be erected in front of the
clerks office.
We also recommend that the safe in the
probate office, which needs some slight
repairs, be attended to.
We also recommend that the tax collec-
tors office be supplied with a heater.
The matter of caring for the deserving
poor of our county deserves the careful
attention of every citizen. From iEfor-
nation in the possession of the jury We
find that several counties in South Flori-
da are successfully operating and conduct
ing county homes for such unfortunate
people, We therefore suggest to our coun-
ty commissioners that they take the mat
ter of establishing county home under
investigation, and, if, in their Judgment,
it should be found desirable, that they
take such steps as in their judgment is
necessary in the matter.
We desire to urge upon the justices oil
the peace that when they commit parties
to Jail, or bind them over under bond to
appear before the circuit court, that the
names of the important witnesses and q
statement of their evidence be sent Il
the clerk of the circuit court and that
such witnesses be put under recognizanct
to appear before the grand jury or the
county court, as the case may be, made
returnable to the circuit court or the
county court. Much delay and expense
wonld thus be avoided.
We also suggest that application bt
made TO the proper state official tC
furnish the Justices of the peace of the
county with the Revised Statutes anC
the acts of the Legislature, as many o.
them are not supplied with the law:
they are expected to enforce and apply
We desire to extend TO the court anC
the acting states attorney, Hon. w. l.
Palmer, our thanks for cOurteslses extend
ed to the jury during its deliberations
and congratulate the circuit in having
such able, courteous and impartial officer:
to administer Justice.
We desire also To thank the sheriff fol
his prompt and efficient aid to the jury
during its labor, and We congratulate the
people of our county in having such al
active and capable officer.
The members of the grand jury extend
their thanks to its secretary, Frederick
A. Morgan, for his diligence i'll the per
Torrance of his duty and the neatnes:
and accuracy of the minutes prepared by
him.
Having finished our labor, We respect
fully ask to be discharged.
This November %, \. ID. 100.
(Signed.) +. ii. RICE,
Attest: Foreman.
FREDERICK 4. MORGAN.