The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-11-30
GRAND JURY CLOSES
MAKES FINAL REPORT ON CITY
AND COUNTY DEPART-
MENTS
OFFICIALS ARE eoMPLIMENTED
Recommends Contagious Ward for
City Hospital, and Declares Pres
ent Burial Rate Too Low
for Decent Burial.

The grand jury empane1ed at the OPEN
ing of the October term of the court has
completed its work, and yesterday final
report was made to Judge Bum. The
report contains a number of suggestions
that are worthy of being followed up
ana a most thorough review of the con-
ditfon of the county and city offices is
. made.
The report finds all the county and city
offices in good shape with the exception
of Coroner Miller department. In this
Office the jury reports that the methods
have been lax and that the coroner has
/. been delinquent in making mis- report,
having made but one since he has filed
the office. That was made ten days ago
and covered the period of his taking Of
flee Jan. 1, 1900, to September. Since that
time no report has been made and the
coroner has filed no bill of fees.
The county undertaken, Ira g. Don
nelly, is also censured in connection with
his handling Of the pauper dead.
: The committee, which visited County
Treasurer Metzdorf reports that his books
and records are in excellent shape and
that he has been an able and efficient
officer, guarding the public moneys care
fully and faithfully performing the duties
of his office.
Following is gfst of the report of the
different committees:
In Regard to the New Jail.
The committee reports having visited
the present quarters of the Ramsey
county Jail and being well satisfied
with the condition of affairs there. 1t
states that it sees no reason why a
permanent jail could not be constructed
1T a. n 10
amount of money. It is suggested that
an alarm bell be placed in the sheriff 5
office and connected with the jail to be
used in hurry-up cases, such as a jail
delivery or assault on guard. The only
connection at present is through the tel
ephone exchange. The cost would be NOM
| iEal, as the bell formerly used is still in
the sheriff's possession.
Conditions at the WoriSl,ouse.
This committee has nothing but words
of praise for the superintendent of the
workhouse and his institution, and re-
ports the place clean and well cared for
aid the broom factory in a Furnishings
condition.
Police Stations.
A visit of the committee to the different
stations in the city resulted in crafty
ing discovery as to the conditions pre-
vailing The alterations and improve
ments at central are commended, ana
with the exception of the Prior avenue
station, where the sewerage is bad, the
conditions could not be improved upon
The committee recommends the purchase
of five patrol wagons, as the old ones
are nearly worn out, and suggests that
covered wagons be purchased. y
The fire department is complimented
upon the cleanliness of the fire stations,
the discipline, and even the training OF
the horses. All apparatus was found to
be in good order and no suggestions
are made.
Need of a Conta gfous Ward.
With the exception Of the quarters for
contagious diseases the county and city
hospital is found to be an exemplary in
stftution. The quarters for contagious
diseases are cramped, and 1t is urged
that the work of securing additional
room be hurried DR.. Ancker is praised
for his management Of the institution.
Poor Farm ard Cemetery.
Both Of these institutions are found to
be in the best possible condition. the in
mates satisfied at the poor farm, and the
pauper dead we'll looked after in the
cemetery The superintendent and his
wife are commended for their work.
Fhe ct mInittee, says the report. Is of
the opinion that the price paid by the
county Is certs for infants and 81 % for
adults. is too low to secure decent burials
for the rauper dead Undertaken Don
nelly is taken to task in connection with
the burial of the Parker baby, it be
ing held tbac his bill of $40 is excessive.
The committee found that the undertake
err should have buried the chill within
twenty four hours, instead of asking for
an autopsy. In this connection it Is sug-
gested that when an inquest Is to be held
the advice OF the county attorney be Sc
cured on the Question by the coronec.
Bodies should be turned over to the